Legal Opinion

Travis v. Southern Pacific Co.

California Court of Appeal

Decided December 3, 1962No. Civ. 19260PublishedCited by 13 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

BRAY, P. J.—

In an action for damages for personal injuries incurred in a collision between an automobile and a railroad train, plaintiff appeals from a judgment on jury verdict in favor of defendant.

Questions Presented

1. Was the cross-examination of plaintiff’s son, driver of the ear, and the cross-examination of plaintiff concerning alleged traffic violations of the son, improper?

2. Was there error in requiring the witness Villicano to testify ?

3. (a) Was imputed negligence an issue in the ease?(b) Was instruction thereon proper?

4. Did the court err in giving or refusing certain other…

2Cases cited37 opinions

  1. People v. WellsCalifornia Supreme Court · 1949
  2. People v. WestekCalifornia Supreme Court · 1948
  3. Vaughn v. JonasCalifornia Supreme Court · 1948
  4. Chronicle Publishing Co. v. Superior CourtCalifornia Supreme Court · 1960
  5. Bencich v. Market Street Railway Co.California Court of Appeal · 1937

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3Cited by13 opinions

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  3. Benwell v. DeanCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1967
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  5. Tavernier v. MaesCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1966

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