Ferrell v. Durham Traction Co.
Supreme Court of North Carolina
Civil actioN tried 'at March Terra, 1916, of Duri-iaM, before Devin,, J., and a jury. On motion made in apt time there was judgment of nonsuit as to the railroad company, and the cause being submitted to the jury as to liability of the traction company, the following verdict was rendered: 1. Was plaintiff’s intestate injured and killed by the negligence of the defendant Durham Traction Company, as alleged in the complaint? Answer: “Yes.” ■ 2. Did plaintiff’s intestate by his…
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Civil actioN tried 'at March Terra, 1916, of Duri-iaM, before Devin,, J., and a jury. On motion made in apt time there was judgment of nonsuit as to the railroad company, and the cause being submitted to the jury as to liability of the traction company, the following verdict was rendered: 1. Was plaintiff’s intestate injured and killed by the negligence of the defendant Durham Traction Company, as alleged in the complaint? Answer: “Yes.” ■ 2. Did plaintiff’s intestate by his own negligence contribute to his injury and death, as alleged in the answer? Answer: “No.” 3. What damages, if any, is…
1Opinion of the Court
BROWN, J., dissenting; WALKER, J., concurring in dissenting opinion. On motion made in apt time there was judgment of nonsuit as to the railroad company, and the cause being submitted to the jury as to liability of the traction company, the following verdict was rendered:
1. Was plaintiff's intestate injured and killed by the negligence of the defendant Durham Traction Company, as alleged in the complaint? Answer: "Yes."
2. Did plaintiff's intestate by his own negligence contribute to his injury and death, as alleged in the answer? Answer: "No."
3. What damages, if any, is plaintiff entitled to…
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