Adelsperger v. City of Detroit

The jury found that plaintiff’s personal injuries were caused proximately by negligence of defendant city, and assessed damages at $7,500. Defendant brings error and presents many questions, all of which have been considered, some of which will be discussed.

The chief contention is that verdict ought to have been directed for defendant on the ground that there was no evidence of negligence on its part. On this question the evidence must be viewed most fav orably to plaintiff. Plaintiff was a passenger for hire in a motor bns of defendant on one of its streets. Seats of the bus were occupied…