Rodabaugh v. Tekus

Plaintiffs, the widow and adult sons of Andrew C. Rodabaugh, brought this action to recover damages for the latter’s death as a result of an automobile collision. Following the denial of defendant’s motion for a directed verdict, the jury returned a verdict in plaintiffs’ favor for $2,500. Defendant then moved for judgment notwithstanding the verdict. The trial court granted this motion, and judgment was entered in defendant’s favor. On this appeal, plaintiffs challenge the correctness of this ruling.

Plaintiffs conceded in the trial court and now concede that the deceased was guilty of…