Carlin v. Thompson

In view of our disposition of the case, we shall set out and consider, in the light most favorable to plaintiff, only so much of the record as bears on his alleged freedom from contributory negligence.

The situation and surroundings, of the crossing where the collision occurred are shown with little conflict in the record. The evidence consists of oral testimony, photographs, and plats. The circumstances of the accident are not complicated. The “Gridley crossing” is some twelve to fourteen miles east of Estherville on paved Highway No. 9, which runs straight east and west. The Chicago &…