Warwick v. Blackney

Just as the Harmsworth motor boat race in St. Clair river, north of Marine City, was about to start on Labor Day, September 4,1933, plaintiff and his wife parked their car opposite the north end of the course, on the west side of State highway M-29, commonly known as the River road, which runs for some distance along the west bank of the river. After crossing the highway they walked towards the south on the east or left side of the road, which was crowded with motor vehicles proceeding or attempting to proceed southward in double lanes towards Marine City. Defendants, who are mother and son,…