Reid Ex Rel. Estate of Reid v. Swindler

Moss, Chief Justice.

Elizabeth Louise Reid, a .six year old girl, came to her death as a result of being struck by an automobiie driven by Timothy M. Swindler, an appellant herein, in the City of Columbia, on November 13, 1962. Thereafter, the respondent was duly appointed as administrator of her estate and brought this action, pursuant to Section 10-1951 et seq. of the 1962 Code, for the benefit of the parents, for the alleged wrongful death of his intestate.

The complaint alleged that the respondent’s intestate came to her death as a proximate result of the negligent, reckless and willful…