Michaels v. Smith

Plaintiff recovered judgment against defendants for $2,500 for injuries done him and his car in an automobile collision at the corner of Military and Pine streets in the city of Port Huron in March, 1926. Defendants group their assignments of error under four heads, which we will consider in order, stating such facts as may be necessary for an understanding of the case as we proceed.

1. Contributory Negligence. Defendants claim the proofs clearly show the plaintiff barred from recovery because of his own negligence. As the facts must be viewed in the light most favorable to plaintiff they will…