Rhoden v. Booth

DIXON, Chief Justice.

This is a wrongful death suit brought by Mrs. Joseph Laurence Booth, surviving widow of Joseph Laurence Booth, suing in her individual capacity, and also as next friend of Betty Jo Booth, Judith Elaine Booth, and Charlene Cupples, children of Joseph Laurence Booth. The last named plaintiff was joined pro forma by her husband R. E. Cupples.

There were originally eight defendants, but a take nothing judgment was entered in behalf of five defendants, who are not involved in this appeal. The other defendants, appellants herein, were T. A. Vines, Constable, Precinct No. 7,…