MILLER v. DISMUKES

1920276.

624 So.2d 1038 (1993)

Larry MILLER, as father of Pamela Miller, a deceased minor v. Sandra Miller DISMUKES.

Supreme Court of Alabama.

August 20, 1993.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Tom Wright of Veigas & Cox, Dothan, for appellant.

Joel W. Ramsey of Ramsey, Baxley, McDougle & Collier, Dothan, for appellee.


MADDOX, Justice.

This appeal presents two legal questions: (1) Does a noncustodial parent have standing to maintain an action for the alleged wrongful death of his minor child; and (2) If the noncustodial parent does have standing, and the death of the child is allegedly caused by the wanton conduct of the custodial parent, does the doctrine of parental immunity apply?

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