Denson v. McDonald
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Action in the municipal court of Minneapolis to recover $350 for injuries to plaintiffs automobile caused by the negligence of defendants’ servant. The case was tried before C. L. 'Smith, J., who made findings and ordered judgment in favor of plaintiff for $300. From an order denying their motion to amend the findings or for a new trial, defendants appealed.
1Opinion of the CourtDibell, J.
Action to recover damages to the plaintiff’s auto which was run into by un auto truck of the defendant. The case was tried to the court which found for the plaintiff. The defendant appeals from the order denying its motion for a new trial.
1. The plaintiff’s auto was parked along the curb of a street in the village of Hopkins. The defendant’s auto truck, loaded with four or five tons of merchandise, was being driven along the street. There was an excavation or ditch which had been constructed by the village part way across the street. The driver allowed one wheel to go into the ditch, the…
2Cases cited2 opinions
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