Tobin v. City of Seattle

This was a suit for damages on account of personal injuries. After the cause was at issue, had been called for trial and a jury made up, the defendant objected to the introduction of any evidence on the part of the plaintiff because the complaint failed to state facts sufficient to constitute a cause of action. The court sustained the objection and entered an order dismissing the case, and the plaintiff has appealed.

After alleging that the respondent is a municipal corporation and owns and operates the street car system in the city of Seattle, the complaint states:

“III. That on or about the…