Legal Opinion
Absolon v. Dollahite
Court of Appeals of Maryland
Decided August 27, 2003No. 7, Sept. Term, 2002PublishedCited by 18 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtEldridge, J.
The issue before us in this case is whether a violation of Maryland Code (1977, 2002 Repl.Vol.), § 21-203 of the Transportation Article, establishes contributory negligence as a matter of law. 1 We shall hold that it does not.
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This action is based on an incident where Sue Ann Absolon was struck by an automobile driven by Paul Dollahite at the intersection of Route 855, also known as Rockville Pike, and Church/Monroe Street, in Montgomery County. Absolon was on her way home from work, and had to cross Rockville Pike westbound at its intersection with Church/Monroe Street. She waited for the…
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