Odegard V. Gregerson

Plaintiff, as administratrix of the estate of Walter R. Odegard, deceased, brought suit against the defendant for damages, and in her petition alleged that defendant negligently operated his automobile, which negligence caused a collision with the car driven by the decedent. It is asserted that the damages claimed by plaintiff include the following: Loss to his estate by reason of the death of the decedent; the expenses attendant to hospital and medical services rendered; repairs to his automobile; and also damages by reason of burial expense incurred prior to decedent's anticipated expectancy of life. The defendant pleaded a general denial, and during the trial, by various motions, asserted that the plaintiff's intestate was guilty of contributory negligence. The trial court submitted the case to the jury, which returned a verdict in favor of the plaintiff. The defendant's motion for a new trial and exceptions [234 Iowa Page 327]