Lyon Metal Products, Inc. v. King

Petitioner, Lyon Metal Products, Inc. (Lyon Metal), appeals from the decision rendered by the trial court finding that Kenneth Dale King died on January 13, 1988. The issue presented to this court is what is considered to be the date of death for a person who has disappeared.

Kenneth Dale King was once a Lyon Metal employee. While employed at Lyon Metal, he participated in an employee benefits plan administered by the company. Lyon Metal has standing as a party in this cause because its rights may be affected depending on the date of decedent’s death.

On January 13, 1988, Kenneth Dale King…