Ghorley v. . R. R.

Civil action tried upon the following issues:

"1. Was plaintiff's intestate killed by the negligence of the defendant as alleged in the complaint? Answer: Yes.

"2. Did the plaintiff's intestate contribute to her death by her own negligence as alleged in the answer? Answer: No.

"3. What damages, if any, is the plaintiff entitled to recover of the defendant? Answer: $1,000.00."

At the conclusion of plaintiff's evidence, on motion of defendants, judgment of nonsuit was entered as to the Piedmont Northern Railway Company and the city of Gastonia.

From a judgment on the verdict for plaintiff, the…