Chenoweth v. McDowell

STRUCKMEYER, Superior Judge.

— The appellee sued the appellant for the death of appellee’s husband, Claude McDowell, by the wrongful act of the appellant. The action is based upon sections 3372 and 3373, Rev. Stats. 1913, a modified Lord Campbell’s Act. The appellee, as the surviving wife, brought the action in her own name, alleging that—

“The said Claude McDowell, deceased, left no estate or assets, other than this cause of action, within the state of Arizona; that no letters testamentary or of administration have been issued in this matter in or out of any court having jurisdiction thereof;…