Ketchum v. Pattee

THOMSON, J., pro tem.

This is an appeal from a judgment based upon a verdict of a jury in an action for damages for personal injuries. On December 20, 1937, at about 6:45 A. M., plaintiff and respondent T. B. Ketchum left his home a few miles south of Bakersfield and proceeded in a Graham-Paige sedan south on Highway 99 to go to work. It was “a little bit misty” so he turned on his headlights and tail-light, which were still burning at the time of the accident in question. His motor stopped and he thought it was out of gas. He “kicked out the clutch” and coasted about 50 to 60 feet, where he…