Wilson v. California Cab Co.

Appeal from a judgment awarding damages to plaintiff for the death of her husband caused by the alleged negligence of defendants.

The decedent was walking from north to south in a safety zone across Hollywood Boulevard at the intersection of Wilcox Avenue in the city of Los Angeles, when he was struck by a taxicab owned by defendant Vincent and coming from the east, while operated by defendant Mider. Decedent thereby received injuries which later resulted in his death.

From a judgment for the sum of $9,500 based upon verdict of the jury, the defendants appeal on the grounds that (1) the…