Comess v. Norfolk General Hospital, Inc.

Miller, J.,

delivered, the opinion of the court.

Naomi Comess, hereinafter called plaintiff, obtained a verdict for personal injuries occasioned by the alleged negligence of the Norfolk General Hospital, Inc., which will be herein designated defendant. The verdict was set aside by the trial court and, under authority of section 6251 of the Code, judgment entered in favor of defendant.

The plaintiff, who was injured upon the premises of defendant, contends that her status was that of an invitee. She further asserts that the evidence was sufficient to establish actionable negligence on the part of…