Doepke v. Smith

John A. Fogleman, Justice.

Appellant’s petition for the appointment of a special administrator for the estate of Leavell Smith was denied by the probate court. Smith died on June 18, 1966, as a result of injuries received in an automobile collision. Appellant alleged that he was a passenger in a vehicle being driven by Smith on that date, and that he suffered personal injuries as a result of Smith’s wilful, wanton and reckless operation of that motor vehicle. Smith’s will was admitted to probate. Notice to creditors was duly published on June 28 and July 5, 1966. No claim against Smith’s…