Heaton v. Evon Heath Strickland

HOUSTON, Justice.

On October 6, 1997, Charles Heaton and Alfa Insurance Company sued Evon Strickland in the Cullman County Circuit Court, alleging that Strickland had negligently caused an accident that damaged Heaton’s automobile. Alfa had paid benefits to Heaton under an insurance policy and then, as subrogee, Alfa joined Heaton in suing to recover from Strickland.

On June 10, 1998, Alfa and Heaton filed a motion to have a guardian ad litem represent Strickland because, at the time, Strickland was only 17 years of age. The court appointed a guardian ad litem, and, after a trial, the court…