Eastwood v. City of Seattle

The plaintiff, Miss Eastwood, seeks recovery of damages from the city of Seattle, alleged as the result of the negligence of the city in the operation of one of its street cars, causing her personal injuries. Trial in the superior court for Kang county, sitting with a jury, resulted in a verdict in favor of the city. Miss Eastwood, by her counsel, moved for a new trial, which motion was by the court granted. An order was entered accordingly, from which the city has appealed to this court.

It is first contended in behalf of the city that the claim for damages presented by Miss Eastwood to the…