Monica Gene Sutton, a Minor, by and Through Her Next Friend, Marion C. Miller v. Anderson, Clayton & Company, a Corporation

McWILLIAMS, Circuit Judge.

This is a wrongful death case wherein Monica Gene Sutton, a minor through her next friend, on behalf of herself and six other children and heirs at law of the deceased, Gene Wilbert Sutton, made claim against Anderson, Clayton & Company for the wrongful death of their father. Trial by jury culminated in a verdict in favor of Monica Gene Sutton in the sum of $35,000 plus an additional sum of $1,040.32 for funeral expenses. Anderson, Clayton & Company, hereinafter referred to as the defendant, now appeals.

Gene Wilbert Sutton, hereinafter referred to as the deceased,…