Hickert v. Wright

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Schroeder, J.:

This is an action for wrongful death brought by the parents (plaintiffs below) as the next of kin of Caroline Hickert, age 17, who was killed in an automobile accident near Atwood, Kansas.

The question presented for determination on this appeal is whether or not the district court correctly sustained separate demurrers to the amended petition on the ground that it failed to state a cause of action as to each of the defendants.

The action is brought against the appellees (defendants below): Franklyn D. Shimmick, the driver of said…