Yates v. Manchester

Action for damages for personal injuries sustained by plaintiff when the taxicab of defendant Mitchell, in which plaintiff was riding as a passenger, was struck on the right rear side by an automobile operated by defendant Manchester. The collision occurred at the intersection of Whittier street and Cook avenue in the City of St. Louis, on May 20, 1947, during a rainstorm. Plaintiff charged that the collision and resulting injuries were due to the negligent operation of the motor vehicles involved. Specific charges of negligence were made [542] against each defendant. Verdict and judgment…