Campbell v. Jackson

This appeal involves the question of the contributory negligence of the plaintiff. It arises out of the collision of automobiles at an intersection. The trial court determined that the plaintiff was guilty of contributory negligence as a matter of law, and directed a verdict for defendant at the close of plaintiff’s case in chief. The appeal is from the judgment entered, on 'that verdict, and from an order overruling a motion for new trial.

We assume the negligence of the defendant, and under familiar rules we state the facts in the light most favorable to the plaintiff. We designate the…