Kuklis v. Hancock

Amended Memorandum Opinion

ATKINS, District Judge.

This is a non-jury action for wrongful death to a guest passenger arising out of an automobile accident. The facts are not in substantial dispute. Inferences to be drawn from those facts, and in one instance whether an “inference upon an inference” can be drawn, are the heart of the problems incident to the resolution of the issues.

The plaintiffs are the surviving parents, entitled to bring this action for damages under § 768.03, Florida Statutes, 1967, F.S.A., for the death of their son, Dennis. By stipulation, Florida law controls in every…