Brooks v. United States

GILLIAM, District Judge.

Upon the pleadings, admissions and stipulations of the parties and the evidence presented, the Court finds these facts:

Findings of Facts.

1. The action was instituted on July 24, 1947, for damages arising from the death of Birvin Brooks, which occurred on the 26th day of July, 1945, and is cognizable under the Federal Tort Claims Act, 28 U.S.C.A. §§ 1346, 2671 et seq.; the plaintiff herein, Alphine B. Brooks, is the widow of Birvin Brooks, who was a citizen and resident of Pasquotank County, N. C., within the Eastern District of North Carolina and the Elizabeth City…