Witherspoon v. Salm

BIRD, Chief Justice.

Estelle Witherspoon was injured in Crit-tenden County, Kentucky, while riding as a guest in an automobile driven by Herman Salm. Both guest and driver were residents of Indiana. She brought suit in the Crittenden Circuit Court to recover damages from the heirs and devisees of Herman Salm. The Phoenix Assurance Company, subrogee, intervened and joined her in the prosecution of her claim.

The accident occurred on January 9, 1952. Plerman Salm, the driver, died on January 10, 1952. Jerome Salm qualified as executor in Indiana on January 16, 1952. This action was filed on…