Kennedy v. Burrier

Lovelace, Judge,

delivered tbe opinion of tlie court.

This is an action brought by the plaintiff to recover damages under “An act for the better security of life, property and character,” for the alleged wrongful killing of her father. The petition shows that the killing took place more than one year before the institution of the suit; and that the deceased left a widow, the mother of the plaintiff. The defendant demurred upon the ground that the suit was not brought within one year after the cause of action accrued, which was sustained by the court below and judgment entered up for defendant,…