Mitchell v. Kennedy

Nancy I. Mitchell, administratrix of her deceased son, Allen Mitchell, complains of a final judgment which directs that a fund of $5,000, derived as a result of his death by the wrongful act of another, be turned over to his surviving widow. The administratrix claims that the fund should be paid to her as a portion of the estate of her decedent.

On September 3, 1934, Allen Mitchell met his death as a result of a collision between an automobile which he was driving and one that was being driven by K. B. Kennedy. Nancy I. Mitchell was appointed administratrix of the estate of her deceased son…