Bourne v. Mooney

Caplan, Chief Justice:

Linda Bourne, the owner of a 1971 Datsun automobile, and James G. Mooney, the owner of a 1963 Chevrolet automobile, were involved in an automobile accident in Mercer County, West Virginia on July 10, 1973. Subsequently, Linda Bourne instituted an action against James Mooney seeking recovery of damages for personal injuries and property damage. A trial by jury was had and the jury returned a verdict for the defendant. Upon the court’s refusal to set aside the verdict the plaintiff prosecuted this appeal. We affirm.

The collision occurred on a narrow wet road, the paved…