Talley v. Draper Construction Co.

Larma Frances Talley, injured when the automobile which she was operating collided with construction equipment of Draper Construction Company, Inc., brought this law action for damages. At the conclusion of all the evidence the trial court sustained defendant’s motion to strike plaintiff’s evidence, discharged the jury and entered summary judgment for defendant. This action of the trial court is the sole assignment of error.

The collision occurred after dark at approximately 7:00 P.M. on Saturday, September 26, 1964, in the 3800 block of Whiteside Boule vard in the City of Roanoke about 534…