Connelly v. Smith

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Arnold,

In this action of trespass involving a right angle collision of automobiles at the intersection of Wallace and 44th Streets in the city of Philadelphia, the defendant appeals from the refusal of his motion for judgment notwithstanding the jury’s verdict. His sole contention is that plaintiff was guilty of contributory negligence as a matter of law.

Wallace Street, 26 feet wide between curbs, with 12 foot sidewalks, is a two-way street running east and west; and 44th Street, 34 feet wide between curbs, with 13 foot sidewalks, is a two-way street running north and…