Slensby v. Milwaukee Street Railway Co.
Wisconsin Supreme Court
Appeal from a judgment of the superior court of Milwaukee county: J. C. Lodwig, Judge. The case is fully stated in the opinion. They contended that there was no evidence of negligence on the part of defendant, and that the motorman simply failed to choose the best method of avoiding the accident. Balter v. Eighth Ave. B. Go. 62 Hun, 39; Bishop v. Belle Oit/y St. B. Go. 92 Wis. 139.
1Opinion of the CourtCassoday, C. J.
This action is to recover damages for being run over by a street car of the defendant. The complaint is in the usual form in such cases. The answer consists of admissions and denials. At the close of the trial, the jury returned a special verdict in favor of the plaintiff, and, from the judgment entered thereon, the defendant brings this appeal.
There is undisputed evidence to the effect that, at the time mentioned, Orchard street, in Milwaukee, ran east and west, and was about sixty-five feet wide, including sidewalks; that Clinton street ran north and south, and crossed Orchard street at…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Baker v. StateWisconsin Supreme Court · 1887
- Jambor v. StateWisconsin Supreme Court · 1890
- Barczynski v. StateWisconsin Supreme Court · 1895