Isaacs v. Watson

Griffin Smith, Chief Justice.

A mixed question is presented. The factual phase has been settled by the jury’s verdict for which there was substantial support. The legal issue is whether an instruction should have been given that self-care does not require a pedestrian to look before stepping onto a highway for the purpose of crossing it.

■ Appellant, who is nearly 77 years of age, resides with her husband just north of Highway No. 16. This highway connects with Nos. 9 and 110 at a point slightly southwest of Shirley.

Appellant’s rural mailbox is on the south side of Highway 16, approximately six…