Steckman v. Silver Moon, Inc.

Plaintiff is the special administratrix of the estate of her deceased husband, Ernest Steckman. Plaintiff sought damages in the sum of $20,000 for death by wrongful act and an additional sum of $26,100 for pain and suffering of decedent.

Defendants moved for a directed verdict at the close of plaintiff’s case on the grounds (1) that there was no evidence that defendants were guilty of negligence; (2) that the contributory negligence of the decedent barred recovery; and (3) that plaintiff was without authority as special administratrix to commence an action for wrongful death.

The court granted…