Gaines v. Taylor

Appellee, John Taylor, filed suit for damages for personal injuries alleged to have arisen out of a collision of the automobile of appellee, Cora Williams, and the ambulance of appellants in which he was being transported from a hospital to his home as a passenger for hire.

The collision occurred at the intersection of Elliot St. and Lincoln Ave. in the city of Evansville. Lincoln Ave. was, at that time and place, a “through” street by virtue of an ordinance of the City Council of said city. Appellee’s, Cora Williams’ automobile was proceeding eastward on Lincoln Ave., and appellant’s…