Monday, February 2, 2026

Dr. Britt, Buford Robertson Sued for Death of Miss Ruby Helms, Feb. 3, 1926

Suit for $35,000 Damages

Charlotte, Feb. 3 (AP)—A suit for damages of $35,000 was entered here today against Dr. C.S. Britt and Buford Robertson as joint defendants for the alleged death of Miss Ruby Helms and injuring of A.L. Jackson, which occurred here last November.

Charges against the two in connection with the fatality and injuries were dismissed with the verdict of “not guilty” in Superior Court here last week.

Jackson and the father of Miss Helms have entered the damage suit.

From the front page of The Concord Daily Tribune, Wednesday, Feb. 3, 1926

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