Legal Opinion
Ralston v. Tomlinson
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Decided May 10, 1940No. 32,350PublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Hilton, Justice.
Defendants, after an adverse verdict, moved for judgment notwithstanding or for a new trial. After denial, they appealed.
Plaintiff’s decedent, Jason J. Ralston, was fatally injured when he was struck by an automobile operated by defendant M. D. Tomlinson and orvned by defendant Wesley Tomlinson. Detailed testimony Avas introduced as to the circumstances surrounding the accident. Decision requires recital of only those that are decisive.
About 7:45 Christmas Eve, 1938, Tomlinson ivas driving westerly on a county road. Its entire width of 24 feet was open to travel. An inch or…
2Cases cited2 opinions
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- Peterson v. Minnesota Power & Light Co.Supreme Court of Minnesota · 1939
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