Armstead v. Smith

Appeal by the plaintiff from an adverse judgment in a wrongful death action. We reverse and remand.

On March 31, 1982, Vita Latonda Ingram was killed while driving an automobile which was struck by a truck being driven by Paul R. Smith for Savannah Ready Mix, Inc. Bessie Armstead, mother of the deceased, filed this action alleging negligence and wantonness in the operation of the truck. The defendants answered by pleading the general issue and contributory negligence. Subsequently, plaintiff dismissed her claim for negligence, leaving only the claim for wanton misconduct. On September 21,…