Singleton v. Hughes

Moss, Justice.

This action was instituted by John C. Singleton, as Administrator of the Estate of J. C. Singleton, Jr., deceased, the respondent herein, against Freddie W. Hughes, the appellant herein, to recover damages for the wrongful death of J. C. Singleton, Jr. The action was brought pursuant to Section 10-1951 et seq., 1962 Code of Laws, for the benefit of the parents of the said deceased, they being the beneficiaries under the aforesaid statute.

The complaint alleges that on January 30, 1962, J. C. Singleton, Jr., was riding as a guest passenger in a Chevrolet automobile owned by Allen…