Richards v. Johnson

Almand, Justice.

Since these two cases involve identical questions of law they can be disposed of together. The plaintiff, Mrs. Dorothy A. Johnson, in her individual capacity, sued to recover for the alleged wrongful death of her husband. Mrs. Johnson, as administratrix of her husband’s estate, sued to recover for his pain and suffering, expenses of last illness and burial expenses. The actions were brought in the Superior Court of Glynn County against three named defendants as joint tortfeasors. The defendants were Merle W. Richards, a resident of Thomas County; Earl Key, a resident of Bibb…