Williams v. Vaughan

Claiming damages for wrongful death, Nettie D. Williams, Administratrix of the Estate of Albert D. Williams, Jr., Deceased, (plaintiff) filed a motion for judgment against John B. Vaughan, III, Admin istrator of the Estate of Temple Minor Carneal, Deceased, (defendant) alleging that Carneal was guilty of gross negligence in the operation of an automobile in which Williams was riding as a guest passenger. At the conclusion of plaintiff’s evidence, defendant moved to strike. Ruling as a matter of law that plaintiff’s evidence was insufficient to prove gross negligence, the trial court, by final…