Imes v. Empire Hook & Ladder Co.

The majority holds that “[a] motorist entering an intersection with a green light in his favor . . . does not have an affirmative duty as a matter of law, to continue looking after entering an intersection.” [247 Pa.Super. at 923, 372 A.2d at 923] I disagree with that statement. More importantly, I believe that a driver entering an intersection has a duty to continue attempting to look until he can see. Appellant’s uncontradicted testimony reveals that he did not discharge his duty in this case. Therefore, I would affirm the lower court’s grant of a compulsory nonsuit.

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