Pippy v. Oregon Short Line R. Co.

The decisive question on this appeal is whether or not the evidence which is without substantial conflict, shows, on the part of the plaintiff, contributory negligence as a matter of law, particularly in view of testimony to the the effect that the automatic electric crossing signal bell was not ringing at the time. The prevailing opinion states fully the general principles of law, to which I give full concurrence, with respect to the care and vigilance required of one ap-roaching and driving over a railroad crossing. Applying these general principles to the facts, the conclusion seems…