Piper v. Estate of Thompson

AKIN, Justice.

This is a suit by appellant-plaintiff, George Piper, against Hubert Thompson for personal injuries and property damages arising out of an automobile collision. Pri- or to service of citation, Mr. Thompson died. Plaintiff amended, naming as defendants the surviving widow, Maudie Thompson, and the “Estate of Hubert Thompson.” The defendants filed a plea designated a “plea in bar” alleging that Mrs. Maudie Thompson was not personally liable for the tort damages and that an “estate” of a decedent is not a legal entity amenable to sue or to be sued. Without hearing evidence, the…