Millette v. Detroit United Railway

Plaintiff and his companion were seated on a wagon load of coal, weighing about four tons, going north on Second avenue in the city of Detroit. When they reached a point about 30 feet south of defendant’s north track, they stopped the team and made observations. To the west the way was clear, but a car was seen approaching from the east a- block and a half away, or between 400 and 500 feet. Plaintiff started his team across. The car stopped at Elizabeth street a block away, and then came on rapidly. Plaintiff was delayed somewhat in crossing by reason of the slipping of his horses on the damp…