7 Ky. Op. 453 | Ky. Ct. App. | 1874
Opinion by
This action is prosecuted by L. W. Duvall. The petition shows upon its face that the real party in interest is L. P. Duvall, who is not made a party. An infant may sue by his next friend, but a stranger can not undertake to enforce an infant’s rights in court,' by describing himself the next friend to the infant as is done in this case.
The action is founded upon the contract made by L. W. Duvall and D. W. T. Long, deceased. The undertaking of the latter was to “pay for or account for the horse with his medical services.” It is alleged that he has not done so; but there is no allegation that he
Whilst it is true limitation does not run against an infant, it must be borne in mind that this action is prosecuted by an adult, the father of the infant, and upon a contract made with him'.
Judgment reversed and cause remanded for a new trial upon principles consistent with this opinion.