Rodwell v. Camel City Coach Co.

The demurrers present for decision two questions of law:

1. Does the complaint disclose a joint suit by the surviving husband and children of the deceased?

2. Is the wrongful death statute of Georgia repugnant to the public policy of this State, to such a degree as to deprive the trial courts of this State of jurisdiction to hear and determine a cause for' the negligent killing in the State of Georgia of a resident of this State?

The first demurrer was properly overruled. Complaints assailed only by demurrer are to be construed liberally in favor of maintaining the cause of action. The entire…