Spencer v. Kirby

Taylor, Justice.

This appeal arises out of an action brought in the Court of Common Pleas for Cherokee County by the Administratrix of the Estate of Gilbert Blease Spencer against the defendant, Elbert Boone Kirby, for damages allegedly arising out of the death of the deceased through an automobile collision.

The case was tried before the Honorable T. B. Greneker and a jury, resulting in a verdict for plaintiff in the amount of $1,350.00 actual damages and $3,650.00 punitive damages. Timely motions for nonsuit, directed verdict, and judgment non obstante veredicto or in the alternative for a…