Phillips v. Marten

Plaintiff brought this action to recover damages for personal injuries sustained by her by reason of her being struck by defendant’s automobile while driven by him. Prom a judgment on the verdict for plaintiff and denial of a motion for a new trial, defendant appeals.

Around 6 p.m. on the evening of November 7,1947, plaintiff, a 37-year-old secretary and bookkeeper, was attempting to cross east Jefferson avenue in Detroit from the south side to the north at a point opposite the east sidewalk of Seyburn avenue. There was no traffic light at the intersection.' Seyburn avenue runs into Jefferson…