Cole v. Wilson

On motion. Damages for personal injury sustained by pedestrian overtaken and struck by automobile. Verdict for plaintiff in the sum of $4,049.00.

Plaintiff, accompanied by four grandchildren, was walking toward her home about 10.00 p.m. on a dark, foggy July night. For a portion of the way they walked on the sidewalk which they finally deserted on account of its condition, and were walking in the highway at the time of the injury. Three of the grandchildren preceded the plaintiff, one followed her, all walking in single file.

The highway was of concrete, twenty feet in width, with shoulders of…