Lewis v. Wolk

Clay, Commissioner

Reversing.

While walking on the sidewalk near his home one morning in Frankfort, appellant was struck by an automobile which appellee owned. In the former’s suit for damages, a verdict was directed for the latter. The propriety of such action by the trial Court is the only question we deem it necessary to consider on this appeal.

Appellant lived on Marshall Court, a one block street with a steep grade. Some 150 feet above his home, on the opposite side of the street, appellee parked his automobile, headed downhill, about one-half hour prior to the accident. Appellant, with his…