Holderman v. Witmer
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Polk District Court. — Hon. W. H. McHenry, Judge. Action by an administratrix for damages for the death of the decedent, caused as alleged by the negligent conduct, of defendant’s employee, whereby he drove defendant’s automobile into collision with the decedent. At the close of the plaintiff’s evidence the trial court directed a verdict for the defendant. From such order, the plaintiff has appealed.—
1Opinion of the CourtEvans, J.
The defendant was the owner of an automobile involved in an accident which caused the death of plaintiff’s decedent. The driver of the automobile was one Larson, who was employed by the defendant as a chauffeur, and who was at the time driving the automobile in the service of- his employer.
The accident occurred at a sidewalk crossing in' Des’ *408Moines. It occurred in daylight at about 4 p. m., November 23d. The place was at the south side of Locust street at the regular sidewalk crossing, across Fifth street. These two streets intersect at right angles; Locust street running east and west, and…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- Collins v. Wells, Fargo & Co., ExpressSupreme Court of Iowa · 1908
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