JOSEPH, Chief Judge.
Appellant appeals after a probate court held that the money received by her for covenanting not to sue a hospital belongs to the estate of her deceased child. We reverse.
In November, 1985, appellant had the child out of wedlock. In March, 1988, a court adjudged respondent to be the father and awarded appellant custody and child support. When the child was 10 months old, he developed leukemia. Appellant, who was receiving public assistance...
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