Jefferson v. Joiner

OPINION

By the Court,

McNamee, J.:

This action is brought to recover damages for the wrongful death of Walter Joiner. The respondents, plaintiffs below, are the surviving children and the widow of decedent.

Trial was by the court without a jury and judgment was entered in favor of each minor in the sum of $5,000 and in favor of the widow in the sum of $10,000, a total of $25,000 against the defendant.

Appeal is from said judgment and from the order refusing a new trial.

Decedent was 24 years old at the time of his death. He had married his wife December 14, 1951. The three children, co-plaintiffs…