Dobbs v. Griffith

MATHEWS, Justice.

This is a suit in two .counts foi; wrongful death of the husband. One count is based upon the claim of the widow for damages under F.S. Section 768.01 and Section 768.02, F.S.A. The other count is based upon the claim of the widow, as adminis-tratrix of the estate of her husband.. The' question of negligence or liability on the part of the appellant is not involved. The jury returned a verdict of $19,000 for the surviving widow, and $21,000 to the admin-istratrix of the estate. •

The question of errors with respect to damages and charges to the jury are presented.

The deceased…