Flaaten v. Lyons

A few minutes before midnigM on August 5, 1922, an automobile driven by defendant killed Jens H. Flaaten, then in the act of crossing Superior street in Duluth from the north side thereof at or near the easterly line of Fifth avenue west. Double street car tracks are laid in Superior street. Flaaten was struck a few feet north of the northerly rail of the track by the left headlight of the car, driven west, and was rolled or carried under the car until it stopped in front of the Hplland Cafe. In this action to recover for his death, the jury awarded the widow and next of kin $6,800.

Defendant…