Koontz v. Fleming

CASSELL, S. J.

Suit in the circuit court of Blount county brought by Newton Koontz, administrator of James Koontz, for damages growing out of the death of the said James Koontz, who, it was alleged, died as a result of injuries on November 4, 1930, when struck by an automobile driven by one C. V. Fleming. The declaration was filed in February, 1931, and alleged the appointment of said Newton Koontz as administrator in December, 1930, and that James Koontz left surviving him his widow, Tobitha Koontz, and six children. A plea of not guilty was entered.

In July, 1931, Tobitha Koontz, widow of…