Walsh v. Bressette

This is an action of trespass on the case brought under the provisions of Section 14, Chapter 333, General Laws, 1923, by Maria Walsh, widow of Thomas F. Walsh, who brought suit in behalf of the beneficiaries designated by said statute, who are herself and her children, to recover damages for the death of said Thomas F. Walsh due to the alleged negligence of the defendant in the operation of his automobile. The case was tried in the Superior Court and at the conclusion of the evidence the trial justice directed a verdict for the defendant on the ground that there was no evidence of damage to…