Melton v. Crotts

Appellant’s motion for nonsuit was overruled. He asserts this ruling was erroneous for two reasons: First, there was no evidence to show defendant was negligent; second, the evidence suffices to establish plaintiff’s contributory negligence as a matter of law.

G.S. 20-129 says: “Every vehicle upon a highway within this State during the period from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise . . . shall be equipped with lighted front and rear lamps . . . subject to exemption with reference to lights on parked vehicles as declared in s. 20-134.”

G.S. 20-134 requires lights visible for…