Collins v. Ruffner

This case is on appeal following the sustaining of a plea in abatement to the damage suit instituted by the plaintiff, Mrs. Annie Collins, administratrix. John R. Williams and L. Guy Ruffner were both killed instantly in a collision of tbeir automobiles on May 5, 1946. Mrs. Annie Collins qualified as administratrix of the estate of John R. Williams, and Carl W. Ruffner qualified as administrator of the estate of L. Guy Ruffner.

On May 2, 1947, Mrs. Collins, as administratrix, sued the defendant, Carl W. Ruffner, administrator, in the circuit court of Hamblen County, for damages for the…