Johnson v. Griffin

Oxner, Justice.

This is an action to recover damages for the alleged wrongful death of James Johnson. The administrator also brought an action to recover damages for pain and suffering endured by the deceased between the time of his injury and death. The two actions were tried together. At the close of the plaintiff’s testimony, the trial Judge granted a nonsuit in each case. This appeal followed.

Briefly stated, it was alleged in the complaint that during the late afternoon of March 13, 1954, the deceased, a Negro 28 years of age, while riding in the cab of a truck owned and operated by…