Bufford v. Brent

Plaintiff appeals as of right a September 27, 1979, jury verdict of no cause of action.

Plaintiff is the administrator of the estate of Juanita Bufford, whose death was the result of defendant Larry Brent’s negligent operation of a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. Defendants Northlanes Bowl, Inc., and Capitol Indemnity Company were brought into this action under the dramshop act, MCL 436.22; MSA 18.993.

Prior to the trial, plaintiff and defendant Brent entered into a consent agreement under which $21,000 was paid to the plaintiff. A jury trial against the remaining defendants…