Morgan v. Hightower's Adm'r

Opinion op the Court by

Sims, Commissioner- —

Affirming.

The appellant, E. S. Morgan, brought this action against Ward Hightower’s administrator for personal injuries caused by fright or shock when Hightower committed suicide on the premises and in the presence of Morgan and his wife. Also, he sought to recover for damages done the reputation of his property hy reason .of the notoriety it received as being the place where the suicide was committed.

The trial judge sustained a general demurrer to the petition as amended, and the questions presented by this appeal are whether or not appellant may…