Hoadley v. Gafill Oil Co.

This action was brought to recover damages for personal injuries received from fire alleged,to have been caused by an explosion of kerosene sold by the defendants. Helen Hoadley is an infant. She was injured on July 8,1924. On March 80, 1925, she settled her claim for damages with the Gafill Oil Company for $1,000. In the settlement agreement, which was reduced to writing, she was represented by her father, Harrison Hoadley, and her brother, Glenn Hoadley. It was agreed that she should apply to the probate court for the appointment of a guardian, who, when appointed, should cause a suit to be…