Slowke v. Altermatt

Plaintiff’s decedent, Paul Slowke, while crossing on foot Gratiot avenue in the city of Detroit was struck by an automobile owned by defendant Clarence Altermatt and driven with his knowledge and consent by his son, the defendant Robert Altermatt. Slowke was instantly killed. At the close of plaintiff’s proofs and during the absence of the jury the defendants made a motion for a directed verdict. Among the reasons assigned in support of defendants ’ motion were the following: that plaintiff’s decedent was guilty of contributory negli genee, and that plaintiff brought his suit solely under the…