Howell v. Lansing City Electric Railway Co.

The defendant’s motorman lost control of the car he was in charge of, upon a grade on Washington avenue, in the city of Lansing. At the foot of the grade was a switch, and just beyond the switch the track turned upon Franklin avenue, which is intersected by Washington avenue at that point. It was customary for cars to meet and pass at the switch, and, as the uncontrolled car passed over or beyond the switch, the other car was visible, approaching on Franklin avenue a few hundred feet distant, and Was seen by the plaintiff across the corner. In her alarm she arose and started for the door, and…