Buck v. City of Rainsville

On September 1, 1987, Marvin Edward Buck was a passenger in a vehicle driven by Michael Steven Buck. The vehicle overturned on Church Street in Rainsville, Alabama, and Marvin was killed.

On June 14, 1988, Paul Buck, Marvin's father, was granted letters of administration for Marvin's estate. On August 30, 1988, Paul, as administrator of Marvin's estate, filed a wrongful death action against the City of Rainsville (the "City"), Michael Steven Buck, and fictitiously named parties.

The City filed a motion for summary judgment, arguing that Paul had not complied with the time requirement for…