Legal Opinion
Taggart v. Vogel
New York Court of Appeals
Decided May 24, 1957PublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtBurke, J.
This action was brought to recover damages for personal injuries suffered by the plaintiff as a result of the defendant’s alleged negligence in operating his automobile. Plaintiff was struck down by the defendant’s car as she was crossing Hollis Avenue by way of a crosswalk at its intersection with 197th Street in Hollis, Long Island. The crossing was not protected by a police officer or a traffic light.
At the trial, plaintiff’s request to charge the Traffic Regulations of the City of New York, establishing in favor of pedestrians, under the circumstances present here, ‘ ‘ a clear and…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Ward v. . ClarkNew York Court of Appeals · 1921
- Carlock v. Westchester Lighting Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1935
- Cherubino v. MeenanNew York Court of Appeals · 1930
- Metzger v. Cushman's Sons, Inc.New York Court of Appeals · 1926
- Newhall v. McCannNew York Court of Appeals · 1935
3Cited by5 opinions
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