Torgeson v. Hanford

Citations

• 79 Wash. 56
• 139 P. 648
• 1914 Wash. LEXIS 1141

Syllabus

<p>Parent and Child — Loss or Services — Earning Ability — Evidence — Admissibility. In an action by a father for the loss of services of a son, injured by defendant’s automobile, the .value of his services cannot be based upon an income arising from tips received in connection with his sale of papers, as the same is too indefinite and uncertain, but should be confined to compensation received from other sources.</p> <p>Damages — Medical and Hospital Expenses — Reasonable Value. In an action for medical services and hospital fees paid out by a father for his son, injured by the defendants’ automobile, the defendants are not bound by a judgment therefor recovered against the father by the doctor, but are liable only for the reasonable value of the services; and it is error to submit the issue without evidence of the reasonable value.</p> <p>Evidence — Res Gestae — Opinions. In an action for the loss of services of a son injured by the defendants’ automobile, the statement of a police officer, who was in the vicinity and made inquiries at the time, as to whether there had been a violation of the city ordinances, is not admissible as part of the res gestae; since it would be an expression of his opinion.</p>