Legal Opinion
Hanson v. Blackwell Motor Company
Washington Supreme Court
Decided April 22, 1927No. 20345. Department OnePublishedCited by 14 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtMain, J.
These two actions were consolidated in the superior court for the purpose of trial. Each was brought to recover damages for personal injuries. "When the cases came on for trial and at the conclusion of the opening statement for the plaintiffs, the defendant moved for judgment. This motion was sustained and separate judgments entered dismissing the actions. The plaintiffs appeal.
The facts may be summarized as follows: On August 7, 1924, one Gus Pearson was the owner of a Reo automobile. The respondent, the Blackwell Motor Company, a corporation, operated a garage in which it did repair work.…
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