California Court of Appeal February 21, 1949, Civ. 16626 (Carr v. Duncan)

WHITE, J.

On October 3, 1946, Walter E. Carr was struck by an automobile driven by defendant, Melvin Wilson Duncan, sustaining injuries which caused his death. This action was instituted by Ethel Carr (now known as Ethel Hayn) as general guardian of Douglas E. Carr, minor son of decedent, to recover damages for the alleged wrongful death. Ethel Carr is the mother of the minor, Douglas E.