Morrow v. . Cline

The first question presented by defendants: “In an action for damages, where it is alleged a dead body has been mutilated, must the action be brought by the widow of deceased or by the minor children ?”

The defendants demurred to the complaint of plaintiffs, so on this record it is not necessary to answer this question. The sole question on this record: Are the allegations in the complaint sufficient to sustain the action? ¥e think so.

In Stephenson v. Duke University, 202 N. C., 624 (625), is the following: “This action was brought to recover damages for the mutilation or autopsy of the dead…