Breckon v. Franklin Fuel Co.

I agree with Justice Black that loss of companionship is not a “pecuniary injury” or “pecuniary loss”, and for that reason I concur in reversal for I perceive this to be the only issue necessary to decision in this case.

A fair reading of the rest of his opinion however leads to the conclusion that he would hold compensation for “pecuniary injuries” is recoverable only by dependents.

*280Nothing in the death act or the probate code (as it stands since amendment in 1965, MOLA § 702.115 (Stat Ann 1969 Cum Supp § 27.3178[185]) persuades me that compensation for pecuniary injuries may not be recovered…