Moon Distributors, Inc. v. White

George Rose Smith, Justice.

This action for the wrongful death of Wandasue White was brought by her surviving husband, the appellee, who is the administrator of her estate. The appeal is from a verdict and judgment awarding $1,500 to the estate; $67,500 for the husband; $50,000 for the decedent’s stepdaughter, Karen White; $75,000 for the couple’s adopted daughter, Sherry White; and $800 to White for his property damage. For reversal the appellants argue two points of law, both of first impression, and question the liberality of the awards.

First, the appellants insist that the trial court…