Botti v. Savill

NORTON, J., pro tem.

This action was brought by the plaintiffs to recover damages for death claimed to have been caused through the negligent operation of an automobile by the defendant.

The plaintiffs are the widow and minor children of Louis Botti, who was struck and killed by the defendant’s automobile while crossing the state highway in San Mateo County.

Defendant denied the alleged negligence and affirmatively charged the deceased with contributory negligence. The case was tried before a jury, which returned a verdict in favor of defendant. Motion for a new trial was made and denied, and…