Weems v. Saul

This action was brought under the Code of 1933, § 105-1303, by a minor child, by next friend, to recover for the homicide of one who had raised and maintained the child for seven years, who had agreed to do so until he reached his majority, and upon whom such child was dependent for support. The judge sustained a general demurrer and dismissed the action, and the plaintiff excepted.

1. A child, minor or sui juris, may recover, for the homicide of the parent, the full value of the life of such parent, as shown by the evidence. Section 105-1303 changed the common-law rule that an action for…