Carter v. Madray

Evans, Judge.

On May 31, 1970, William Peter Carter, aged 20, was drowned while swimming in a lake in Wayne County owned by Dave L. Madray, d/b/a Lakeshore Motel. It was alleged that a sign was posted by the owner of the lake assuring patrons that a lifeguard was then and there on duty; and that a charge was made by the owner for the privilege of swimming in the lake, which charge was paid by William Peter Carter before he entered the lake. An action for her son’s wrongful homicide was filed against the owner of the lake by Mrs. Mary Alice Carter; and an action for loss of services was filed…