Stotts v. Puget Sound Traction, Light & Power Co.

Chadwick, J. —

Plaintiff sues as the owner of an automobile truck which was damaged in a collision with one of defendant’s street cars. The jury found that the accident resulted in consequence of the negligence of the driver of the street car. The verdict is sustained by ample testimony.

The first question to be decided is whether plaintiff has a cause of action. -He had bargained for the truck, made some payments, and had given his notes for the balance due. The truck was delivered to him under a conditional sales contract. Plaintiff had possession, under the terms of the contract, at the time…