Yates v. Chappell

This is an action to recover damages for the alleged wrongful death of Claude G. Yates, plaintiff's intestate. About 9:40 P.M. on 21 January 1963 the automobile in which Claude G. Yates was riding collided with the concrete abutment of the bridge over Cobb Creek on U. S. Highway 21 in Surry County. Yates suffered injuries from which he died on 27 January 1963. The other occupant of the car was defendant Chappell.

At the close of plaintiff’s evidence the court, on motion of the defendants, entered a judgment of involuntary nonsuit. Our sole inquiry is whether the evidence, considered in the…