Sasse v. Hale Morton Taxi and Auto Co.

This action was brought to recover damages for the wrongful death of plaintiff’s minor child, Marjorie Sasse, nearly nine years of age, alleged to have been caused by the negligent driving of a taxicab belonging to the Hale Morton Taxi and Auto Co., a corporation, on High street in the city of Bellingham. The defense was contributory negligence. The defendants have appealed from a judgment on the verdict of the jury in favor of the plaintiff.

The evidence of negligence against the taxicab company, and that of contributory negligence on the part of the child, were submitted to the jury under…