J. L. Swink v. William C. Colcord

PICKETT, Circuit Judge.

This action was brought to recover damages resulting from a collision between two automobiles traveling in opposite directions on a highway in Oklahoma. The plaintiff contended that the driver of the defendant’s car negligently made a left-hand turn in front of him, causing the collision. The defendant denied the negligence and alleged that the plaintiff was guilty of contributory negligence in driving his automobile at an excessive rate of speed on a wet and slippery road. The jury returned a verdict in favor of the plaintiff and judgment was entered thereon.

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