Thompson v. Bennett

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Fatzer, J.:

This appeal involves an attempt by Warren D. Thompson to revive an action pursuant to G. S. 1949, 60-3214, against R. R. Rennett, administrator of the estate of Lewis Q. Preston, deceased.

The original action was commenced in the district court of Geary County during October, 1955, when Thompson filed a tort action against Lewis Q. Preston to recover damages for personal injuries sustained in an automobile accident at Junction City. Preston, a soldier stationed at Fort Riley, was ordered overseas prior to the time for filing his answer. On…