Legal Opinion
Capen v. Wester
Washington Supreme Court
Decided October 11, 1961No. 35619PublishedCited by 13 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtWeaver, J.
The automobiles of defendants Wester and Croman collided at an uncontrolled intersection. The impact knocked Wester, the favored driver, from behind the steering wheel; his car left the street, struck and damaged plaintiff Johnson’s house. Plaintiff Capen, a roomer in Johnson’s house, was injured.
Johnson and Capen brought separate actions against Wester and Croman. Defendant Wester, in turn, cross-complained for damages against Croman. The actions were consolidated for trial.
During trial, the court granted judgment for $250 on Wester’s cross-complaint against Croman. Croman has not appealed…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- Chase v. BeardWashington Supreme Court · 1959
- Kramer v. Portland-Seattle Auto Freight, Inc.Washington Supreme Court · 1953
- Harringer v. KeenanWashington Supreme Court · 1921
- Lipshay v. BarrWashington Supreme Court · 1959
- Fuller v. FriedmanWashington Supreme Court · 1925
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3Cited by13 opinions
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- Robertson v. State Highway CommissionWyoming Supreme Court · 1969
- State v. WhiteWashington Supreme Court · 1967
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