Haynes v. Norfolk Bridge & Construction Co.

Laura Eleanor Haynes, as administratrix of the estate of her deceased husband, Thomas Haynes, brought this action on behalf of herself and minor children, to recover damages because of the death of her husband, which she alleges was caused by the wrongful and negligent acts of the Norfolk Bridge & Construction Company. At the conclusion of all the evidence, the trial court, on motion of defendant, directed a verdict in its favor. Plaintiff has appealed.

*282We are required to determine from the record whether there was sufficient evidence to require submission of the cause to the jury.

In November,…