Beck v. Ann Arbor Railroad

Three questions are presented in this case which deserve consideration: First, whether the plaintiff was guilty of contributory negligence, as a matter of law; second, whether there was error in excluding the testimony of Mr. F. E. Jones as to measurements which he made after the accident; and, third, whether the argument of plaintiff’s counsel was so improper as to justify a reversal of the case.

It is unquestioned that there is abundant evidence to show that the plaintiff, when he approached the crossing in question, did stop, look, and listen before attempting to cross. It is the contention…