McKniff v. Wilson

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Eagen,

Plaintiff was struck and seriously injured by an automobile, operated by the defendant, and sued for damages. Judgment upon the verdict was entered, following the lower court’s denial of defendant’s motions for judgment non obstante veredicto and a new trial. This appeal followed.

It is argued that plaintiff’s own evidence convicts him of contributory negligence as a matter of law.

The accident happened about 12:15 a.m. on May 16, 1954. The weather was clear and dry. At that time, the plaintiff owned and operated a sandwich shop on the northwesterly corner of Bidge…