New York Court of Appeals

John Segelken, by His Guardian v. Otto Meyer, Appellant

January 22, 188494 N.Y. 473

Summary

The New York Court of Appeals affirmed the lower court, holding that an infant may sue through a guardian ad litem despite having a general guardian, that the cause of action is contractual rather than tort, and that the infant is entitled to his share of monies owed as next of kin even without an administrator.