Jetton v. Polk

This was an action by the administrator against Polk and ITardcastle for damages for the death of James R. Jetton, Jr., caused by an automobile collision. The recovery, if any, should go to the father, James R. Jetton, Sr., as surviving parent.

Defendants pleaded the general issue of not guilty and also filed a special plea, as follows:

“Permission of the court having heretofore been obtained to file this amended plea, the defendants, for further plea, say that they made claim against James R. Jetton, Sr., and/or the estate of James R. Jetton, Jr., deceased, for the damage done to their car…