Findlay v. Chicago & Grand Trunk Railway Co.
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Wayne; Frazer, J. Case by Robert Findlay, administrator of the estate of Myrtle Findlay, deceased, against tlie Chicago & Grand Trunk Railway Company, to recover damages for the death of the intestate, alleged to have been caused by defendant’s negligence. From a judgment for defendant upon verdict directed by the court, plaintiff brings error.
1Opinion of the CourtMontgomery, J.
Plaintiff sues as administrator of the estate of Myrtle Findlay to recover damages for the death of the intestate, claimed to have been caused by the negligence of defendant. The circuit judge directed *701a verdict for the defendant on the ground that the probate court of Wayne county, in which letters of administration were issued, had no jurisdiction. Plaintiff appeals.
1. The petition for administration averred:
“That Myrtle Findlay departed this life on the 20th day of October, 1893, leaving no last will and testament, as your petitioner is informed and verily believes; that she was killed…
2Cases cited9 opinions
- Brown's Admr. v. Louisville & Nashville RailroadCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1895
- Hutchins v. St. Paul, Minneapolis & Manitoba Railway Co.Supreme Court of Minnesota · 1890
- Jeffersonville Railroad v. Swayne's AdministratorIndiana Supreme Court · 1866
- Morris v. Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific R'y Co.Supreme Court of Iowa · 1885
- Perry v. Saint Joseph & Western RailroadSupreme Court of Kansas · 1883
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