Smith v. City of Seattle

This action was brought by the plaintiff as administratrix of the estate of J. W. Smith, deceased, to recover for his wrongful death. The cause was tried to the court and a jury, and resulted in a verdict in favor of the plaintiff in the sum of $3,250. Motions for judgment notwithstanding the verdict and for a new trial were made, both of which were overruled. Judgment was entered upon the verdict, from which the defendant appeals.

The accident which gave rise to the cause of action happened at the intersection of 14th avenue N. W. and West 47th street, in the city of Seattle, at about the…