COOK v. STARKEY

No. 14239.

548 P.2d 1268 (1976)

Sharon Winn COOK, natural mother and guardian of Perris Zan Winn, Deceased, Plaintiff and Appellant, v. Thomas Lee STARKEY et al., Defendants and Respondents.

Supreme Court of Utah.

April 21, 1976.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Pete N. Vlahos and David Knowlton, of Vlahos & Knowlton, Ogden, for plaintiff and appellant.

David K. Winder of Strong & Hanni, Salt Lake City, for Starkey and Gibb.

Vernon B. Romney, Atty. Gen., Salt Lake City, for State.


TUCKETT, Justice:

Plaintiff initiated these proceedings in the District Court of Weber County, seeking to recover for the wrongful death of her son, Perris Zan Winn. A complaint was filed on November 15, 1973, but no summons was issued. On November 8, 1974, an amended complaint was filed and a summons issued on November 19, 1974, and served on the 14th day of April, 1975. The State of Utah answered the complaint, and on...

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