Devall v. Chancellor

STOULIG, Judge.

This is an appeal from a judgment dismissing the suit of David Donald Devall1 for compensatory damages for injuries which he sustained as a pedestrian when struck by an automobile driven by defendant Alton W. Stockton, Jr. In addition to Stockton, plaintiff sued Mrs. Angelina Chancellor, owner of the vehicle, and her liability insurer, Travelers Insurance Company. The trial court concluded, inter alia, the contributory negligence of plaintiff precluded his recovery.

On appeal plaintiff concedes his negligence but relies on the doctrine of last clear chance in urging reversal.…