Legal Opinion

Dunning v. Northwestern Electric Co.

Oregon Supreme Court

Decided October 19, 1948Published

1Opinion

On Petition eor Rehearing

Before Lusk, Chief Justice, and Brand, Belt, Ross-man and Bailey, Justices.

Reversed.

ROSSMAN, J.

The petition for a rehearing contends:

1. “The majority opinion was in error in holding that the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur applies in this case.”

2. “The Court erred in holding that there is substantial testimony supporting the jury’s findings as to the manner in which plaintiff’s accident occurred.”

3. “The Court erred in holding that the trial court did not err in denying defendant’s motion for a directed verdict; and, after verdict, in denying defendant’s motion for a…

2Cases cited23 opinions

  1. Sweeney v. ErvingSupreme Court of the United States · 1913
  2. Galbraith v. BuschNew York Court of Appeals · 1935
  3. Engstrom v. Auburn Automobile Sales Corp.California Supreme Court · 1938
  4. Judson v. Bee Hive Auto Service Co.Oregon Supreme Court · 1930
  5. Maupin v. SolomonCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1919

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