Bergman v. Schultz

In an action to recover damages for personal injuries suffered by plaintiff, a pedestrian, when he came in contact with an automobile owned by defendant Schultz and operated by defendant Gray, the verdict was in defendants’ favor. Plaintiff appeals from the judgment entered thereon. Judgment reversed on the law, and a new trial granted, with costs to appellant to abide the event. Findings of fact implicit in the verdict are affirmed. It was error for the court to charge that, if a pedestrian crosses against a traffic light, that is contributory negligence as a matter of law. (Fitzgerald v.…