Collins v. Gee

The judgment entered on August 14, 1975, set aside a written stipulation of settlement and dismissed the plaintiff’s wrongful-death action on the ground that the death of the plaintiff prior to judgment terminated the cause of action.

The action was brought by Thomas Collins, Sr., against De Witt Gee, Jr., and Elgie Gee for the wrongful death of Collins’ son. The action was commenced by a sum™ mons and complaint, which were filed with the court on May 19, 1970. Trial on this action for wrongful death was to a jury. On July 14, 1971, the jury awarded the plaintiff damages in the sum of $10,139.

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