Delta Chevrolet Co. v. Waid

Holmes, Cl

The appellee brought this suit against the appellant in the Circuit Court of Leflore County, demanding damages in the amount of $60,000.00 for the alleged wrongful death of her husband, who was killed instantly as the result of an automobile collision on the public highway. The action was brought under Section 1453 of the Mississippi Code of 1942, and inures to the benefit of appellee and the three minor children of appellee and her deceased husband. On the trial of the case in the court below, the jury returned a verdict for appellee in the sum of $47,000.00 and judgment was…