Flock v. Snider

OPINION

BAILEY, Judge.

Case Summary

Appellant-Plaintiff Louise Flock (“Flock”), Executrix of the Estate of Henry G. Hughes, Deceased, appeals the trial court’s order granting a partial summary judgment against her in the wrongful death action against Anne L. Snider (“Snider”). We affirm.

Issue

Flock raises one issue on appeal which we restate as whether, under the wrongful death statute, the exclusive beneficiary may waive her right to recover damages prior to trial.

Facts

The facts most favorable to the nonmovant, Snider, reveal that Henry Hughes (“Hughes”) died as a result of an automobile…