Jackson v. City of Columbia

The opinion of the Court was delivered by

Mr. Justice Bonham.

This action was brought by the appellant as administratrix to recover damages for the alleged wrongful death of her husband, John Melvin Jackson. The case was tried by Judge Townsend in the Court of Common Pleas for Richland County. At the close of the testimony, a motion for nonsuit was made by counsel for appellant, and granted, on the ground that there was no proof of actionable negligence on the part of the city, and on the ground that the vehicle on the street, which it is alleged caused the injuries complained of, which is…