Colorado & Southern Railway Co. v. Ford
Supreme Court of Colorado
Action for damages to an automobile in a railroad crossing accident. Judgment for plaintiff. On Application for Supersedeas. Error to the District Court of the City and County of Denver, Hon. Clarence J. Morley, Judge.
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Allen
This is an action for damages resulting to an automobile in an accident at a railroad crossing. The plaintiff recovered a judgment, and the defendant brings the cause here for review, applying at this time for a supersedeas.
The complaint charged negligence, and as to that matter there is now no controversy. The answer set up the defense of contributory negligence.
Counsel for plaintiff in error state, and we likewise find, that the assignments of error present but one question for our determination, and that is whether or not as a matter of law the plaintiff was guilty of such contributory…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Hull v. Seattle, Renton & Southern Railway Co.Washington Supreme Court · 1910
- Great Western Railway Co. v. LeeSupreme Court of Colorado · 1921
- Van Auken v. Chicago & West Michigan Railway Co.Michigan Supreme Court · 1893
- Hines v. Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Co.Washington Supreme Court · 1919
- Union Pacific Railroad v. LarsonSupreme Court of Colorado · 1919
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