Lynch v. Motel Enterprises, Inc.

Brailsford, Justice.

On July 9, 1964, the lifeless body of Jimmy Lynch, a seven year old, mentally defective child, was found in the swimming pool of Holiday Inn of Florence, which was owned and operated by the defendant, Motel Enterprises, Inc. Drowning was the cause of death. This action was brought under Section 10-1951, Code of 1962, for the benefit of the child’s surviving parents, and, after the death of the father, was continued for the benefit of the mother. 1 The defendant appeals from a verdict and judgment in favor of plaintiff for $4,000.00 actual damages and $1,000-.00 punitive…