Martin v. Marateck

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Patterson,

Laura Martin, appellant, instituted this action in trespass, on behalf of herself and minor children, to recover damages for the death of her husband, J ohn Martin, who died as the result of injuries sustained when he was struck by an automobile driven by Sanford S. Marateck, the appellee. At the trial, the court below entered a compulsory nonsuit, which it subsequently; refused to take off, on the ground that the evidence adduced by appellant was not sufficient, as a matter of law, to warrant a finding that the accident was brought about by any negligence of…