Follett v. Jones

Frank Holt, Justice.

This is an action for wrongful death. The deceased, Chauncy G. Jones, was driving a pick-up truck when a collision occurred between it and a car driven by appellant. Jones sustained three non-displaced broken ribs, contusions, abrasions, and a blow to his head as a result of the accident. He was taken to a hospital where he died 17 days later. Prior to the date of the accident, Jones had regularly worked at his job, and, also, on his farm. However, it is undisputed that on the date of the accident, unbeknownst to the deceased, he had terminal cancer of the lung. The…