Unger v. Rackley

Lillian B. Unger, administratrix of the estate of John H. Unger, III, deceased, the plaintiff, filed a motion for judgment against Mrs. Ressie H. Racldey, the defendant, seeking to recover damages for the wrongful death of John H. Unger, III, in an automobile accident. Defendant denied that she was guilty of any negligence; and, on the other hand, averred that plaintiff’s decedent was guilty of contributory negligence. The jury returned a verdict in favor of the plaintiff for $15,000.00, which the trial court set aside on the ground that plaintiff’s decedent was guilty of contributory…