Legal Opinion · Dissent

Hunt v. Tooele City

Utah Supreme Court

Decided January 22, 1959No. 8911Published

1DissentHenriod, Justice

I dissent since I am convinced that plaintiff’s own testimony by which, of course, she is bound, established contributory negligence as a matter of law under the previous pronouncements of this court. Among other things she testified as follows :

“Q. Did these packages in any way obstruct your vision? A. No.
“Q. You were able to see as you walked? A. Yes.
“Q. Did you observe the sidewalk as you walked out to your car? A. Yes.
“Q. Did you look down to see where to put your foot? A. Yes.
“Q. Now, why didn’t you see the hole? A. I just failed to see it.
“Q. You fell down into the street, and then…

2Cases cited5 opinions

  1. Mingus v. OlssonUtah Supreme Court · 1949
  2. Coombs v. PerryUtah Supreme Court · 1954
  3. Cox v. ThompsonUtah Supreme Court · 1953
  4. Johnson v. SymeUtah Supreme Court · 1957
  5. Smith v. BennettUtah Supreme Court · 1953

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