Getz v. Weiss

This is a suit for damages for personal injuries suffered by Getz, a pedestrian, in collision with the defendant Weiss’ automobile at a street crossing.

The declaration contained eight counts. In the first count it was averred that the defendant was guilty of common-law negligence. In the other counts it was averred, respectively, that the defendant had violated several city ordinances and state statutes — by exceeding the speed limit, in failing to have brakes and lights in proper working order, and in driving recklessly. But the fourth and eighth counts— in regard to the condition of the…