Oliphant v. Hamm

Hart, J.,

(after stating the facts). It is first contended by counsel for the defendant that the evidence is not sufficient to support the verdict.

The relative rights of pedestrians and motor vehicles in a public street are equal, and each is obliged to act with due regard to the movements of the other. Neither is called upon to anticipate negligence of the other. Johnnie Hamm was twelve years of age, and was possessed of the mental and bodily vigor usual to boys of his age at the time he was injured. He had a right to walk along the street, observing such care as children of like age are…