Guthrie v. Hartselle Medical Center, Inc.

Summary judgment was granted for the defendants in an action for the wrongful death of a minor.

Although the caption read "Andrew J. Guthrie, as the personal representative and administrator of the Estate of Crystal Guthrie, deceased, Plaintiffs," the complaint began alleging that "the plaintiff, Andrew J. Guthrie, is the personal representative of his minor daughter, Crystal F. Guthrie, deceased, who met her demise on or about June 20, 1982."

This complaint was filed March 28, 1983, within the two-year period for bringing wrongful death actions. Andrew Guthrie was not appointed personal…