Moss v. Moose

Mabel Kissire, 12 years of age, was struck by an automobile driven by Eugene Coxsey on December 3, 1928, in Morrilton, Arkansas. On December 14, Mrs. N. A. Kissire, mother of the child, was appointed guardian and curator of the person and estate of Mabel Kissire. On the same day a petition was filed by the guardian in the probate court for authority to settle the claim of the minor for the injuries received as a result of being struck by the automobile.

The court, without hearing any evidence, but taking the statements of the attorney for the insurance company and the guardian, made an order…