Honeywell v. Turner

This is an action for the alleged wrongful death of plaintiff’s intestate. Her death resulted from an automobile accident which occurred when the intestate was riding in a car operated by the defendant Elsie Turner. For clarity and convenience we shall refer to the intestate by her name, Linda Hirst. The events which culminated in the accident present the basis for allegations of an unusual relationship between the parties involved. Trial was had to the court without a jury. From a finding and resulting judgment for plaintiff, defendant appeals.

The deceased, Linda, was the twelve-year-old…