Hoffman v. Stickney

Plaintiff’s decedent, Fred C. Hoffman,, was struck and killed by an automobile owned by the defendants and driven by defendant Charles, while crossing North Larch street in Lansing. His surviving widow brought the instant suit * to recover medical, hospital and funeral expenses and for loss of future support. On trial by jury plaintiff had verdict for $5,000, and from the judgment entered thereon the defendants appeal.

Three grounds are urged for reversal. Two of them may be considered together: Was the decedent guilty of contributory negligence as a matter of law, namely, did the court err in…