French v. Mitchell

(for reversal). Carl Caruthers died as the result of injuries received in a collision between his automobile and two others on February 12,1961. Plaintiff, as administratrix of his estate, brought this action under the wrongful death act, CL 1948, § 691.581 et seq. (Stat Ann 1959 Cum Supp § 27.711 et seq.), 1 against the operators and owners of the two automobiles with which Mr. Caruthers’ automobile collided. At the conclusion of plaintiff’s proofs, the case was dismissed as to defendants Georgia and Richard Pumfrey. The jury returned a verdict of $11,549.10 against defendant Mitchell. The…