Westfall v. Venton

On November 22, 1963, plaintiff filed separate suits against defendant in the circuit court for the county of Eaton, under the provisions of the wrongful death act, CLS 1961, § 600.2922 (Stat Ann 1962 Rev § 27A.2922), one action seeking recovery on behalf of the estate of Hazel Westfall, deceased, and the other action on behalf of the estate of Harper Westfall, deceased. Both actions sought damages as a result of a motor vehicle accident. Mrs. Westfall died as a result of injuries without regaining consciousness. Mr. Westfall also died, but survived for 7-1/2 days, part of the time suffering…