Morris v. . Johnson

Pee CtjRiam.

Evidence of speed in excess of tbe statutory limits is prima facie evidence “that tbe speed is not reasonable or prudent and that it is unlawful.” Public Laws 1935, cb. 311, sec. 2. It is, therefore, prima facie evidence of negligence. Woods v. Freeman, 213 N. C., 314. A prima facie showing carries tbe case to tbe jury for it to say whether or not tbe crucial and necessary facts have been established; Woods v. Freeman, supra; Cox v. R. R., 149 N. C., 117, 62 S. E., 884; Brock v. Ins. Co., 156 N. C., 112, 72 S. E., 213; unless plaintiff’s evidence is such that tbe conclusion that…