In re the Estate of Burns

Lucille Burns, the decedent, died on October 13, 1955, as the result of a collision between an automobile in which she was riding and a New York Central locomotive. On the following day, October 14, 1955, an ex parte petition for limited letters of administration for the purpose of prosecuting the alleged cause of action against the New York Central for the wrongful death of decedent was filed by respondent. On October 17, 1955, a decree was entered directing the issuance of such letters to respondent.

Decedent was survived by the respondent, her husband, and Barbara E. Burns, a two-year-old…