Thomas v. Newman

John A. Fooleman, Justice.

Appellant Dean Thomas, father of Bradley Thomas, deceased, is Special Administrator of his son’s estate and, as such, he was the plaintiff in a wrongful death action against appellee Thomas Newman. This appeal is from a judgment on a directed verdict in favor of Newman in that suit. The sole point for reversal is the propriety of that verdict. We find error in that action and reverse.

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