Bailey v. . Long

This action was brought by the plaintiff to recover damages for (1) loss of the services of his wife, (2) loss of her society, and (3) mental anguish on account of her death, which is alleged to have been caused by the defendant's negligence. At the close of the plaintiff's evidence, the defendant, who introduced none, moved for a nonsuit, which was granted, and plaintiff appealed.

The only question in the case is whether there was any evidence of negligence, the weight and sufficiency of it being for the jury to consider. While the evidence may not be of a very strong or conclusive nature, we…