Roark v. Lyle

OPINION

By WOESTE, J.

This cause is before the court on a demurrer to the petition. The petition reads as follows:

“Now comes the plaintiff, and for her cause of action states that she is a resident of the city of Cincinnati, Hamilton county, Ohio. Plaintiff further states that she is the widow and surviving spouse of Howard W. Roark, deceased, a resident of Cincinnati, Hamilton county, Ohio, prior to his death. Plaintiff further states that the defendant, Herbert P. Lyle, is the duly elected and acting coroner of Hamilton county, Ohio, and was such during all of the time mentioned herein.

“Plaint…