Reedy v. Brown

Sohn, J.,

— Plaintiff, administratrix of her deceased husband’s estate, brought a survival action and a wrongful death action against defendant.' The cases was tried before a jury and a verdict was returned in favor of defendant. The jury in its verdict found decedent guilty of contributory negligence.

James C. Reedy, decedent, and Robert E. Brown, defendant, were employed on a construction job at Van-port, in Beaver County. On Monday, May 23, 1955, defendant arose about 5 a.m. and drove from his home in New Castle to Vanport. Reedy arose about 4 a.m. and drove from his home in Rimersburg to…