West v. Detroit Terminal Railroad
Michigan Supreme Court
1Opinion of the CourtClark, J.
In ordering judgment for defendant notwithstanding the verdict, the trial judge filed an opinion which, although rather long, merits adoption by this court. The facts as recited in the opinion are criticized. It is urged especially that testimony that the automobile moving at a stated rate of speed could have been stopped within two or three feet was ignored, but the testimony relied upon is not to that effect, is incapable of suela meaning.’ After careful reading, we find no reason for changing the statement of facts made by the trial judge.
The opinion:
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2Cases cited15 opinions
- Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railroad v. MillerMichigan Supreme Court · 1872
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- Amedeo v. Grand Rapids & Indiana Railway Co.Michigan Supreme Court · 1921
- Sanford v. Grand Trunk Western Railway Co.Michigan Supreme Court · 1916
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