Carlson v. Bernier

These two actions arose out of the same accident and the interests of the parties are so akin that the cases were tried together. Plaintiffs are husband and wife. There was a verdict in favor of the husband for $700 and in favor of the wife for $300. From an order in each case denying defendants’ motion for judgment or for a new trial, defendants appealed.

Sherman street in the city of St. Paul is 32 feet between curbs, is paved and extends practically north and south. Smith avenue is 40 feet between curbs, is paved and crosses Sherman street at right angles. The wife was driving her husband’s…