Ackerman v. Michigan Central Railroad

About 4:30 p. m. of October 16, 1924, a clear, dry day, one of defendant’s trains collided with an automobile driven by Charles Gentinne, in which plaintiffs were riding and were injured. Defendant had judgment non obstante. The question is whether Charles Gentinne was guilty of contributory negligence.

Just west of Dearborn, three of defendant’s tracks cross Grindley Park avenue east and west. The north track is a passing track, the middle is the west-bound main line, and the south track the eastbound main line. The distance over all of the tracks is 38 feet, and between the tracks about 12…