Hinderer v. Ann Arbor Railroad Co.

Plaintiff’s automobile, while he was driving it at night, in Ann Arbor, across a track of defendant railroad company, was struck by a freight engine pulling a heavy train of upwards of 50 cars. The automobile was broken and plaintiff suffered personal injuries. Defendant moved for directed verdict on the grounds that no actionable negligence had been shown, and that plaintiff was guilty of contributory negligence as a matter of law. Decision was reserved. Plaintiff had verdict. Judgment notwithstanding the verdict was denied. Plaintiff had judgment. Defendant brings error. The grounds of the…