Donnell Trucking Co., Inc. v. Shows

In November 1991 Jack D. Shows, as executor of the estate of Mary Shows Moore, filed a complaint against Donnell Trucking Company, Inc. (Donnell), and its employee, Jimmy Glenn Nolin. The complaint alleged that Moore died as a result of injuries she received in an automobile accident in April 1991. The complaint further alleged that Moore's death was a result of the negligent and wanton actions of Donnell and Nolin.

Donnell filed an answer, after being served with a summons and a complaint. Nolin was never served with a summons and a complaint.

In March 1993 Donnell filed a motion for summary…