Clark v. Bennett
California Supreme Court
APPEAL from a judgment of the Superior Court of the City and County of San Francisco and from an order denying a new trial. John Hunt, Judge. The facts are stated in the opinion of the court.
1Opinion of the CourtMcFARLAND, J.
While plaintiff was driving a wagon across the railroad track of the defendant he was struck by a car and severely injured, and he brings this action to recover damages for personal injuries occasioned by the collision. The verdict and judgment were for plaintiff, and from the judgment and from an order denying a new trial the defendant appeals. The place where the injury occurred is within the city and county of San Francisco, and the road in question is a street railroad operated by electricity.
Appellant’s main contentions for a reversal are: 1. That respondent was guilty of contributory…
2Cases cited4 opinions
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