Motley v. Colley

FENNER, Judge.

Appellant, Ann Motley, (formerly Gill-ham), appeals from the apportionment of the proceeds of a settlement in a wrongful death action involving the death of her son, Gary Gillham. Respondent, Lloyd Gillham, was the father of Gary Gillham and he was the only heir other than Ann Motley entitled to share in the settlement proceeds.

Ann Motley and Lloyd Gillham were married on August 3, 1963, and they were divorced on July 14, 1966. They lived together for a year and a half and their son, Gary Gillham, was bom on July 27, 1964. As a result of the divorce Ann Motley received custody…