Conley v. Rust

This action was brought to recover damages for personal injuries occasioned by the alleged negligence of Ruth F. Kline, the decedent, in driving her automobile. The circuit court of Tazewell County dismissed plaintiffs complaint for lack of jurisdiction of the subject matter and the parties and entered judgment in favor of defendant. Myrtle G. Conley, the plaintiff, has appealed from that order of dismissal.

On July 12, 1968, the plaintiff was a passenger in an automobile being driven by Ruth F. Kline, the car smashed into a tree killing the driver and severely injuring the passenger.

The…