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Broderick v. Puget Sound Traction, Light & Power Co.

Washington Supreme Court

Decided July 28, 1915No. 12660PublishedCited by 8 opinions

Appeal from a judgment of the superior court for King county, Humphries, J., entered November 2, 1914, upon findings in favor of the defendant, dismissing an action in tort, tried to the court.

1Opinion of the CourtMain, J.

This action was brought for the purpose of recovering damages claimed to have resulted to the plaintiff’s automobile by the negligence of the defendant. In due time after the issues were framed, the cause came on for trial before the court sitting without a jury, and resulted in a judgment of dismissal. From this judgment, the plaintiff appeals.

*400The facts are briefly as follows: On the 5th day of February, 1913, and for some time prior thereto, the plaintiff was the owner of an automobile. This automobile, for a compensation, was taken care of by the Broadway Automobile Company. When the…

2Cases cited5 opinions

  1. Connecticut Fire Insurance v. Erie Railway Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1878
  2. Swarthout v. Chicago & Northwestern Railway Co.Wisconsin Supreme Court · 1880
  3. Pratt v. RadfordWisconsin Supreme Court · 1881
  4. Olson v. EricksonWashington Supreme Court · 1909
  5. Nelson v. Western Steam Navigation Co.Washington Supreme Court · 1909

3Cited by8 opinions

  1. Sellman v. HaddockNew Mexico Supreme Court · 1957
  2. Sturgeon v. ClarkNew Mexico Supreme Court · 1961
  3. Alaska Pacific Steamship Co. v. Sperry Flour Co.Washington Supreme Court · 1917
  4. City of Red Wing v. EichingerSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1925
  5. Turner v. New Brunswick Fire Ins. Co.New Mexico Supreme Court · 1941

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