Gaffka v. Detroit United Railway

Moore,. J.

On the afternoon of October 24, 1901, the plaintiff was riding with her husband in a wagon going north upon St. Aubin avenue in the city of Detroit. A railway car belonging to the defendant, going east upon Forest avenue, struck the rear portion of the rear wheels of the wagon. As the result of it the plaintiff was injured. This suit is brought to recover damages for. those injuries. The circuit judge was of the opinion the plaintiff was not entitled to recover on account of her contributory negligence, and for that reason directed a verdict in favor of the defendant.

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