Marchiafava Estate

Klein, P. J.,

— Joan Marchiafava is a minor, 11 years old. On February 25, 1961, she was struck by an automobile. Suit was instituted by her parents, in her behalf, against Stephen Maltese, the owner and operator of the automobile involved in the accident in the Court of Common Pleas No. 2, March term, 1961, no. 3551.

On January 24,1963, an order was signed by Waters, J., approving settlement of the matter for $8,500. After directing payment of hospital and medical bills, claims of creditors and counsel fees, the balance of $4,102.82 was awarded to a “Guardian for the estate of the minor…