Rowe v. Kansas City Public Service Co.

SPERRY, C.

Plaintiff, a member of the Police Department of Kansas City, Missouri, sued defendant for personal injuries he received in a collision between a police ear driven by plaintiff and a trolley bus, operated by defendant. The cause was submitted on both primary and humanitarian negligence. Judgment was for plaintiff in the amount of $4000, and defendant appeals.

The collision occurred at the intersection of Truman Road and the Paseo, in Kansas City. Plaintiff, who was officially on duty, was operating a Ford automobile and was charged with the duty of investigating and aiding at scenes…