Hebert v. Hebert

In January 1975, both Suzanne and Michael Hebert were fatally injured in an automobile accident. The plaintiff, as administratrix of the decedents’ estates, brought these tort actions against the defendants pursuant to the survival statute, RSA 556:9-14. Because the plaintiff failed to commence these actions within the two-year period mandated by RSA 556:11, each of the defendants moved to dismiss. Following a hearing, the Superior Court (Wyman, J.) granted the defendants’ motions and reserved and transferred the plaintiff’s exceptions to this court. We affirm.

The issue for review is whether…