Legal Opinion

Scott v. Wilson ex rel. National Fire Ins. Co. of Hartford

District of Columbia Court of Appeals

Decided December 20, 1950No. 1001PublishedCited by 1 opinion

1Opinion of the Court

CAYTON, Chief Judge.

Oakley L. Wilson sued for damages resulting from an automobile collision. Defendant, Leona Scott, filed a counter-claim for her damages. Sitting without a jury, the trial court found for plaintiff on both claims, and this appeal follows.

The collision happened at 9th and M streets, N. W., an intersection controlled by traffic lights. Plaintiff testified that defendant entered the intersection against a red traffic light. Three witnesses supported this testimony, while defendant and one other witness testified that the light was green in her favor when she drove into the…

2Cases cited5 opinions

  1. Lewis v. ShiffersDistrict of Columbia Court of Appeals · 1949
  2. Herndon v. HigdonDistrict of Columbia Court of Appeals · 1943
  3. Rogers v. CoxDistrict of Columbia Court of Appeals · 1950
  4. Hassenplug v. Victor Lynn Lines, Inc.Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit · 1948
  5. Toups v. WashingtonLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1949

3Cited by1 opinion

  1. Dohoney v. Imperial Ins. Inc.District of Columbia Court of Appeals · 1952

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