Parrack v. McGaffey

The collision in question happened in the afternoon of April 8, 1932, at the intersection of Second street and University avenue in the city of Des Moines. It was a bright clear day, and both drivers had a clear view of each other. University avenue runs east and west, and Second street north and south, forming a “T” at the intersection. There is a steep grade on University avenue from the west toward the intersection at which the collision happened. University avenue is about 40 feet wide and Second street about 25. Plaintiff was traveling westward on the north side of University avenue…