Snow v. Webb
Superior Court of Delaware
1Opinion of the Court
TAYLOR, Judge.
This is a personal injury action arising from an automobile accident which occurred on December 11, 1985 between the plaintiff William J. Snow and Holland B. Trotter. On December 7, 1987, plaintiff filed this suit against Mr. Trotter claiming damages for injuries. Mr. Trotter had died prior to the commencement of this suit. The Sheriff, being unable to serve process on Mr. Trotter, filed his return stating “mortuus est” on December 31, 1987. Plaintiff made effort to locate Mr. Trotter but did not ascertain that he had died until May of 1988. Since no administration had been…
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