City of Lancaster v. Broaddus

Opinion of the Court by

Chief Justice Carroll —

Affirming.

Hubert Broaddus, a young boy, received serious injuries when an automobile in which he was riding in company with other people on one of the streets of the city of Lancaster turned over, and in a suit to recover damages there was a judgment in his favor and the city appeals.

The machine in which the boy was riding was being driven by Joe Turner, an experienced and careful driver. When the machine was going at a speed of about ten miles an hour — not exceeding twelve — Turner discovered an approaching wagon and for the purpose of avoiding…