Thress v. Hackler

This is an action brought in the Hustings Court of the city of Roanoke by Margaret Ann Thress, a nine-year old child, against W. F. Hackler to recover damages for personal injuries received by her on October 8, 1927, when she was struck by an automobile being operated by W. F. Hackler.

For convenience the parties will be hereafter referred to as plaintiff and defendant as they appeared in the trial court.

The jury found a verdict in favor of the plaintiff against the defendant for $5,000. On motion of the defendant the court set aside the verdict of the jury on the ground that the evidence…