Resolute Insurance v. Marshall

This case involves the question of what is a residential area as defined by CLS 1956, § 257.51 (Stat Ann 1952 Rev § 9.1851). The statute defines it as follows:

“ ‘Residence district’ means the territory contiguous to a highway not comprising a business district when the frontage on such highway for a distance of 300 feet or more is mainly occupied by dwellings or by dwellings and buildings in use for business.”

Plaintiff insurance company, subrogee of Melvin Shaver, brings an action against defendants in the amount of $1,047.82, arising out of an accident which occurred on May 5, 1955, at about…