Lewis v. Seattle Taxicab Co.
Washington Supreme Court
Appeal from a judgment of the superior court for King county, Gilliam, J., entered April 19, 1912, upon the verdict of a jury rendered in favor of the plaintiff, in an action for injuries sustained by a pedestrian struck by an automobile.
1Opinion of the CourtFullerton, J.
The respondent was struck by an automobile, driven by a chauffeur of the appellant, and received injuries for which he recovered in the court below. In this court but one principal question is urged in the argument, namely, was the respondent guilty of negligence contributing to his injury.
The respondent was injured while on Yesler Way, in the city of Seattle, at a point near the junction of the Way and James street. At this place, cars from various parts of the city have a common track, and stop there to receive and discharge passengers. The respondent approached the place at about 5:15…
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