Yount v. National Bank of Jackson

Plaintiff, as administrator of the estate of Phyllis Yount, deceased, brought an action against defendant, executor of the estate of Zimri J. Davis, deceased, for damages for the death of plaintiff’s decedent as provided by the laws of the State of Alabama.

The facts are not in dispute. Zimri J. Davis and wife, together with Phyllis Yount, were driving from Michigan to Florida. On November 16, 1948, while the parties were in Alabama and while Mr. Davis was driving the car, they were involved in an automobile accident. Mr. Davis was killed in the accident. Phyllis Yount, who was also injured,…