Robinson v. Morrison

133 So.2d 230 (1961)

Major ROBINSON, as Adm'r,

v.

Willis C. MORRISON.

3 Div. 796.

Supreme Court of Alabama.

June 29, 1961.

Rehearing Denied September 21, 1961.

Knabe & Nachman, Montgomery, for appellant.

Thos. F. Parker and J. O. Sentell, Jr., Montgomery, for appellee.

LIVINGSTON, Chief Justice.

The appellant, Major Robinson, brought this action under Alabama's wrongful death statute, Title 7, Sec. 123, Code of Alabama 1940, seeking to recover punitive damages as administrator of the estate of Sallie Williams, deceased.

Sallie Williams was killed in a traffic accident which occurred on U. S. Highway 231…