Consolidated Gas Electric Light & Power Co. v. Rudiger

The appellee, Julius Rudiger, on September 1st, 1923, was struck and injured by an automobile owned by the appellant, the Consolidated Gas Electric Light and Power Company, of Baltimore, and operated by one of its employees in the discharge of his duties, while he, the appellee, was crossing the York Road in Towson, Baltimore County, Maryland.

Suit was brought by Mr. Rudiger against the appellant in the Circuit Court for Baltimore County to recover damages for the injuries sustained by him caused, as alleged, by the negligence of the appellant. The case was removed to the Circuit Court for…