Denniston v. Skelly Oil Co.

The action underlying this appeal was brought by Donald A. Denniston, individually and as the administrator of the estate of Norma Denniston, his deceased wife. The amended complaint alleged negligence on the part of the Skelly Oil Company, Robert L. Williams and his wife Arlene. The relief sought was money damages on behalf of the decedent’s next of kin for her death, money damages for damage to the plaintiff’s property and money damages on behalf of the decedent’s estate for her pain and suffering and medical, hospital and burial expenses. Following the trial, the jury returned verdicts for…