Haymore v. Brizendine

The plaintiff, Deborah Ray Haymore’s administrator, brought this wrongful death action against Janice Haymore Brizendine and John Doe. The administrator alleged that Deborah, “an occupant in” an automobile operated by Janice, was killed as a result of Janice’s gross negligence. The administrator alleged that Deborah’s death was also caused by the concurring negligence of John Doe, the unknown driver of another vehicle.

The jury returned a verdict for both defendants, and the trial court entered final judgment for them. The administrator appeals from that judgment, assigning several errors.

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