Legal Opinion

Watson v. Miller

Washington Supreme Court

Decided November 9, 1961No. 35755PublishedCited by 11 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

*86Hunter, J.

This appeal is from an action, tried to a jury, arising from a collision in an uncontrolled intersection. Rose E. Watson, the favored driver (hereinafter referred to as the plaintiff), brought suit against Joseph Miller, the disfavored driver (hereinafter referred to as the defendant), for damages from injuries received by the plaintiff as a result of the accident. The defendant counterclaimed for damages and also asserted contributory negligence of the plaintiff as an affirmative defense.

At the close of the evidence, the trial court denied the plaintiff’s motion for a directed…

2Cases cited4 opinions

  1. Martin v. HadenfeldtWashington Supreme Court · 1930
  2. Robison v. SimardWashington Supreme Court · 1961
  3. Smith v. LaughlinWashington Supreme Court · 1958
  4. Zorich v. BillingsleyWashington Supreme Court · 1958

3Cited by11 opinions

  1. Grobe v. Valley Garbage Service, Inc.Washington Supreme Court · 1976
  2. Mondor v. RhoadesWashington Supreme Court · 1963
  3. Bohnsack v. KirkhamWashington Supreme Court · 1967
  4. Chavers v. OhadWashington Supreme Court · 1962
  5. Fovargue v. RamseyerWashington Supreme Court · 1968

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