Legal Opinion

Doub v. Weaver

Supreme Court of Virginia

Decided March 14, 1935PublishedCited by 10 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtCampbell, C. J.

This action by notice of motion was brought by Margaret Doub against Weaver to recover for personal damages sustained by her while riding as guest in defendant’s automobile.

The jury found for the plaintiff in the sum of $3,500. On motion of defendant, the court set aside the verdict on the ground that the evidence failed to show gross negligence on the part of the defendant, and entered judgment in his favor.

The sole assignment of error is the action of the court in setting aside the verdict of the jury.

In a written memorandum filed with the record, the Honorable Marshall R. Peterson has…

2Cases cited8 opinions

  1. Boggs v. PlybonSupreme Court of Virginia · 1931
  2. Young v. DyerSupreme Court of Virginia · 1933
  3. Morris v. Dame'sSupreme Court of Virginia · 1933
  4. Jones v. MassieSupreme Court of Virginia · 1932
  5. Gale v. WilberSupreme Court of Virginia · 1934

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3Cited by10 opinions

  1. Wood v. ShrewsburyWest Virginia Supreme Court · 1936
  2. Chappell v. WhiteSupreme Court of Virginia · 1944
  3. Carroll v. MillerSupreme Court of Virginia · 1940
  4. Drumwright v. WalkerSupreme Court of Virginia · 1937
  5. Sibley v. SLAYTON 193 Va. 470Supreme Court of Virginia · 1952

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