Johnston v. Jordan

In my opinion plaintiff was negligent as a matter of law, and her negligence contributed to her injury. She approached Grand avenue at a speed of 15 to 20 miles per hour; her view to the right for nearly a block was unobstructed so that she might at a glance see that no traffic from that direction menaced her safety or might claim right of way. It was a bright, clear day, and the hour was one in which traffic was light. There were no parked or moving cars to distract her attention. She knew that the Grand avenue intersection was dangerous, and she says she looked to her left as she was about…