Gilbert v. Thomson

Forrest, J.,

This action in trespass for false imprisonment was instituted by the filing of a complaint on November 9, 1953, one day before the claim would have been tolled by the statute of limitations. David Thomson, named as one of the defendants, died on November 16,1953, before service of the complaint was made upon him or accepted by him or on his behalf. On December 18, 1953, counsel for plaintiff filed a suggestion of death of said defendant and of the granting of letters of administration upon the estate of said defendant to Ruth M. Thomson and Pennsylvana Company for Banking and…