White v. Shawcroft

Anna Mae White, plaintiff in error, brought an action against Andrew Shawcroft for damages allegedly sustained by her as a result of an automobile accident which occurred on September 20, 1963. Following her evidence at the trial, the court granted defendant’s motion to dismiss holding that the plaintiff was guilty of contributory negligence as a matter of law. By writ of error plaintiff now seeks reversal on the ground that it was error to take the question of contributory negligence from the jury.

The accident in question occurred in Conejos County on U.S. Highway 285 shortly before 8:00…