Torbert v. Smith's Estate

Claims of C. R. Wash and two relatives for damages sustained by them in a collision between a Chevrolet roadster, driven by Wash and in which his relatives were riding, and a truck owned by J ames W. Smith, since deceased, were allowed in part in probate court against the estate of the latter. On appeal to circuit court by the executor, claimants had verdict of a jury, on consolidation of the claims, but the court entered judgment non obstante veredicto on the ground that Wash had been guilty of contributory negligence as a matter of law. This presents the only question in the case.

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