Perkins v. Read

CLAYTON, Justice.

On December 17, 1972, an automobile driven by Edwin Perkins collided head-on with an automobile operated by Charles Read and owned by his father. Both Perkins and his wife, Geneva, a passenger in the car, were seriously injured. Edwin Perkins subsequently died as a result of his injuries.

On April 8, 1973, Geneva Perkins filed a wrongful death action against the Reads in Larue Circuit Court. The complaint named Mrs. Perkins individually as well as in her capacity as executrix of her husband’s estate. The relief sought was limited to a claim of damages for Edwin’s wrongful…