Kuhnhausen v. Woodbeck

(dissenting)—Upon the facts of the case, the instruction complained of was the equivalent of a directed verdict for the defendants. Plaintiff was crossing at an intersection on a course approximating the sidewalk area extended. She looked before starting across and saw no vehicle approaching.

This court has repeatedly held, upon similar facts, that it is for the jury—not the court—to say whether an injured person is guilty of contributory negligence in proceeding without looking again. Hillebrant v. Manz, 71 Wash. 250, 128 Pac. 892; Chase v. Seattle Taxicab & Transfer Co., 78 Wash. 537, 139…