Nicora v. Demosthenes

*138OPINION

By the Court,

Badt, C. J.:

This case is before us on motion of the respondent Peter Demosthenes, as administrator of the estate of John Scabolus, deceased, heretofore substituted for the decedent, to dismiss the appeal of Albert Nicora, Anna Nicora and Mary Bertolino, appellants.

The main question presented for determination is: Does an action for wrongful death survive the death of the alleged wrongdoer where the wrongdoer dies after verdict in his favor but before a decision on appeal?

In April, 1950, Alexander Nicora was injured while riding in a truck owned by John Scabolus. Nicora…