Hadley v. Simpson

Blake, J. —

Plaintiff brought this action to recover damages for personal injuries sustained when he collided with an automobile driven by defendant. The cause came on for trial before a jury. At the close of plaintiff’s case, defendant interposed a motion for non-suit, which the court granted on the ground that plaintiff was guilty of contributory negligence as a matter of law. From a judgment dismissing the action with prejudice, plaintiff appeals.

The accident occurred near the middle of the block on Broadway, between Seventh and Ninth streets, in the city of Tacoma. Appellant is a…