Legal Opinion

Pearl S. Whittaker, Administratrix of the Estate of Vance E. Whittaker, Deceased v. Mary E. Van Fossan

Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

Decided December 14, 1961No. 8427_1PublishedCited by 5 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

BRYAN, Circuit Judge.

An ambulance driven by Vance E. Whittaker and a Cadillac car operated by Mary E. Van Fossan collided on a public highway near Winchester, Virginia, killing him and injuring her. His administratrix began the action now on review to recover damages of Mary E. Van Fossan for his death. The defendant counterclaimed for her injuries and consequent expenses. No recovery was allowed either party by the jury.

The administratrix appeals, asking for a retrial limited to damages, or failing that, an entirely new trial. She lays error to the District Court in admitting certain opinion…

2Cases cited4 opinions

  1. Jones v. HanburySupreme Court of Virginia · 1932
  2. Ida M. Kale and Lester E. Kale v. Martin F. Douthitt, and Automatic Sprinkler Corporation of AmericaCourt of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit · 1960
  3. Pickett v. CooperSupreme Court of Virginia · 1960
  4. Friedman v. MorrisCourt of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit · 1954

3Cited by5 opinions

  1. Grasty v. TannerSupreme Court of Virginia · 1966
  2. McCraney v. KuechenbergIndiana Court of Appeals · 1969
  3. SHELBY NAT'L. BK., ADM. v. MillerIndiana Court of Appeals · 1970
  4. Smithers v. C & G Custom Module HaulingDistrict Court, E.D. Virginia · 2000
  5. Martin v. RobertsIndiana Court of Appeals · 1983

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