McNally v. Chauncy Body Corp.

This is an action by plaintiff, James B. McNally, against defendant, Chauney Body Corporation, for damages for injuries to plaintiff alleged to have been caused by the negligent operation of an automobile by an employee of defendant. Pursuant to the verdict of the jury finding defendant guilty and assessing plaintiff’s damages at $1,825, the trial court entered judgment for said amount against the defendant. The latter appeals.

Defendant’s principal contention is that plaintiff was guilty of contributory negligence as a matter of law and that the trial court should have directed the jury to…