Legal Opinion

Clifford v. Ruocco

California Supreme Court

Decided July 16, 1952No. L. A. 22178PublishedCited by 42 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtGibson, C. J.

Plaintiff was given judgment upon a jury verdict in an action for personal injuries arising out of an automobile collision. She takes this appeal, contending that the award of damages is inadequate and that the judgment is therefore unsupported by the evidence.

Plaintiff rented living accommodations from defendant, and she testified that she did so with the understanding that he would provide her with transportation to and from her place of employment. While driving plaintiff to work one morning, defendant went through a stop light and collided with another car. As a result of the accident,…

2Cases cited11 opinions

  1. Pearl v. PearlCalifornia Supreme Court · 1918
  2. Bencich v. Market Street Railway Co.California Court of Appeal · 1937
  3. Dorsey v. BarbaCalifornia Supreme Court · 1952
  4. Donnatin v. Union Hardware & Metal Co.California Court of Appeal · 1918
  5. Whitmore v. FrenchCalifornia Supreme Court · 1951

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3Cited by42 opinions

  1. Capelouto v. Kaiser Foundation HospitalsCalifornia Supreme Court · 1972
  2. Gillespie v. RawlingsCalifornia Supreme Court · 1957
  3. Gillespie v. RawlingsCalifornia Supreme Court · 1957
  4. Beagle v. VasoldCalifornia Supreme Court · 1966
  5. Calhoun v. HildebrandtCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1964

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