Hamilton v. Jones

— Hamilton, as administrator of the estate of Katie Hood, filed a claim against the estate of Henry Lee Jones, and alleged, as a cause of action, that the decedent, Jones, unlawfully, feloniously, and purposely, killed and murdered the plaintiffs intestate, by means described, and that he prosecuted the action for the benefit of the next of kin of his intestate.

The question is whether or not the cause of action, given by section 284, R. S. 1881, to the personal representative for the benefit of the widow and children, or next of kin of one whose death has been caused by the wrongful act or…