Legal Opinion

Battice v. Michaelis

Wisconsin Supreme Court

Decided October 10, 1949Published

1Opinion of the CourtHughes, J.

Appellant Friede contends that Michaelis was negligent as a matter of law with respect to both speed and lookout.

The southwest corner of the intersection, which was between the two vehicles as they approached each other, is occupied by a building which makes it a so-called “blind corner.”

Michaelis testified that as he approached the intersection he observed the traffic light on the northeast corner and that it was green for traffic on Regent street; that he continued to observe this light, and that it remained green until he was into the intersection and,, in fact, until he was struck by the…

2Cases cited3 opinions

  1. Zindell v. Central Mutual InsuranceWisconsin Supreme Court · 1936
  2. Teas v. EisenlordWisconsin Supreme Court · 1934
  3. Wilson v. KochWisconsin Supreme Court · 1942

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