Gulf, O. & S. F. Ry. Co. v. Coffman

This suit was originally instituted by M. M. Coffman against appellant on January 31, 1923, to recover damages which he claimed to have suffered by reason of his residence located on his farm being burned in July, 1921. In September, 1923, M. M. Coffman was adjudged of unsound mind, and R. 0. Coffman, his son, was appointed guardian of his person and estate. In November, 1926, M. M. Coffman died, and Deck Coffman was appointed executor of his estate, and, as such executor, substituted himself as plaintiff in this cause.. M. M. Coffman and wife owned 700 acres of land near Crawford adjoining…