Reserve Trucking Co. v. Fairchild

The plaintiff contended that the defendant was negligent, basing his contention upon the facts pleaded and proved, and upon the violation of an ordinance of the City of Akron which prohibited turning in the street unless the turn could be made without backing. The plaintiff claimed that Sections 6310-26 and 6310-27, General Code, relating to stopping on a highway, were also violated.

The defendant contended that the plaintiff was guilty of contributory negligence. This contention was denied by the plaintiff, who claimed, moreover, that the defense of contributory negligence was not available…