Sulham v. Bernasconi

The plaintiff’s intestate, Carroll Sulham, hereafter called Sulham, was.killed in an automobile accident in Barre city, which, it is alleged, was caused by the negligence of the defendant. There was a trial by jury, and a verdict and judgment for the plaintiff. The only exception briefed and argued by the defendant is one taken to the denial of his motion for a directed verdict, made at the close of the evidence, on the ground that on the evidence, viewed in the light most favorable to the plaintiff, Sulham was as matter of law guilty of contributory negligence.

At about 4:30 A.M., November…