Byrd v. Hawkins

The sole issue on appeal is whether the trial court committed error requiring reversal by refusing to instruct the jury on the last clear chance doctrine as was requested by appellant (plaintiff) in a trial of the action he brought for personal injuries allegedly suffered when struck by a car driven by appellee (defendant). The incident occurred, according to the testimony, at the intersection of North Capitol and L Streets, Northwest. North Capitol Street consists of three northbound and three southbound lanes separated by a concrete median strip. Appellant was crossing the northbound lanes…