Culton v. Van Beek

The law in this type of case is well established. In Heikkila v. Standard Oil Co. 193 Wis. 69, 71, 213 N. W. 652, it was stated as follows:

“The driver was bound to exercise ordinary care not to injure a child of this age, and if he had any reason to anticipate that a child might be near his truck, it would be his duty to see that the way was clear before starting his truck.”

In Patterson v. Edgerton Sand & Gravel Co. 227 Wis. 11, 18, 277 N. W. 636, it was said:

“ ‘If Wescott knew or had good reason to believe that someone might get back of that truck after he took his last observation and…