Bell v. Kenney

This writ of error brings under review a verdict and judgment for $3,500 rendered in an action against Sheppard C. Bell and Sandy Turner for the wrongful death of Katherine Kenney.

Sheppard C. Bell employed Sandy Turner, driver, and two helpers to haul 4,000 or more feet of lumber from Franklin to Charlottesville. On route 250, about seven miles west of Richmond, the truck collided with an eastbound Ford club coupe owned and driven by L. A. Jones. On the wide front seat with Jones and to his right sat Elizabeth Talley. To her right sat Howard Kenney, in whose lap sat Katherine Kenney. Henry…