Thomas v. Settle

By Judge James H. Chamblin

This case is before the Court on the Motion for Judgment Notwithstanding the Verdict (“the Motion”) filed by the Defendants. The Court heard oral argument on June 11, 1992, and has considered the memoranda filed by counsel.

The Motion is granted because I am of the opinion that the decedent, Michael David Thomas, (“Michael”) was negligent in that he violated § 46.1-248(a) when he stopped or slowed his vehicle on Route 7. Section 46.1-248(a), which is the predecessor of present § 46.2-888 (effective October 1, 1^89), was the applicable statute in effect at the time of…