Manhattan for Hire Car Corp. v. Williams

This writ of error brings under review a judgment entered on a verdict for $4,000, obtained by Jerome D. Williams against Manhattan For Hire Car Corporation and Clifton Williams, for personal injuries sustained by him when he was struck by a taxicab owned by defendant corporation and driven by the other defendant.

Defendants contend that the evidence for plaintiff is. insufficient to sustain the verdict.

At approximately 6:00 p. m. on January 31, 1949, Jerome D. Williams, the plaintiff, was struck by the taxicab as he-was walking between intersections across Leigh street in Richmond, Virginia.

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