Sargent v. Union Fuel Co.
Utah Supreme Court
Appeal from District Court, Third District; Hon. T. D. Lewis, Judge. Action by Nose O. Sargent, as administratrix of the estate of George Lorenzo Sargent, deceased, against the Union Fuel Company. Judgment for plaintiff. Defendant appeals.
1Opinion of the Court
STRAUP, 0. J.
This is an action to recover damages for wrongful death. Prom a judgment entered upon a verdict rendered in favor of the plaintiff the defendant appeals. The deceased was a married man and left no issue. By section 2912, Oomp. Laws 1901, it is provided that, “when the death of a person not a minor is caused by the wrongful act or neglect of another, his heirs, or his personal representatives for the benefit of his heirs, may maintain an action for damages against the person causing the death.” The action was commenced in the name of Rose C. Sargent, the deceased’s widow. It was…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- Pugmire v. Diamond Coal & Coke Co.Utah Supreme Court · 1903
3Cited by6 opinions
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- Manson v. May Department Stores Co.Missouri Court of Appeals · 1934
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