Smith v. City of Alexandria

The Merits.

This case measures up to the almost invariable rule prevailing in damage suits arising from automobile collisions or accidents wherein they are involved. The testimonial proof of the two sides, with some minor exceptions, is so diametrically opposed as to be beyond reconciliation to any material extent.

According to plaintiff's several witnesses, Hilray Dupuis left the curb on the north side of Monroe street, after emerging from the store where he had made a purchase, and proceeded leisurely across the street until a toy or skate he was dragging by a string caught in the south rail…