Legal Opinion
Givens v. Southern Pacific Co.
California Court of Appeal
Decided July 20, 1961No. Civ. 24760PublishedCited by 13 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
VALLÉE, J.
Appeal by plaintiff from an adverse judgment in an action for damages for personal injuries sustained when the motorcycle he was riding collided with a switch engine at a grade crossing.
The complaint is in two counts: The first alleges negligence; the second, wanton misconduct. At the close of plaintiff’s opening argument, the court granted defendant’s motion for a directed verdict as to count II.
The first point made is that it was error to grant the motion as to count II. Count II alleges “defendant did wantonly and recklessly run and stop said engine over and upon said crossing…
2Cases cited7 opinions
- Donnelly v. Southern Pacific Co.California Supreme Court · 1941
- Greenstone v. Claretian Theological SeminaryCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1959
- People v. CampbellCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1958
- Blackwell v. American Film Co.California Court of Appeal · 1920
- Smith v. JoheCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1957
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3Cited by13 opinions
- Canavin v. Pacific Southwest AirlinesCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1983
- Lostritto v. Southern Pacific Transportation Co.California Court of Appeal · 1977
- Morgan v. Southern Pacific Transportation Co.California Court of Appeal · 1974
- Hom v. ClarkCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1963
- Estate of HoffmanCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1963
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