Keatts v. Shelton

M. G. Shelton, administrator of the estate of his deceased wife, Emma Shelton, instituted this action against Claris Keatts for the wrongful death of Mrs. Shelton, who was run over and killed by the automobile operated by the defendant. The defendant filed pleas, of not guilty and contributory negligence of plaintiff’s decedent. After hearing the evidence, viewing the scene of the accident, and considering the instructions, the jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff in the sum of $10,000, which was approved by the trial court. We allowed this writ of error.

Both in the lower court and…