Schneider v. Moe

The plaintiff, a pedestrian, while walking on the north pedestrian lane crossing Union avenue at its intersection with Frémont street in the city of Portland, was struck and severely injured by an automobile driven by the minor son of the defendant. Traffic at this intersection on both streets is controlled by traffic lights.

Plaintiff recovered judgment against the defendant for the sum of $7,500 and defendant has appealed.

Upon the trial of the cause in the court below, one Dan Schmiedeberg, a witness for the defendant, testified that he was a part owner of a filling station located on the…