Grabowski v. Selman

These consolidated actions arose out of a collision between a Detroit police vehicle and a tractor and trailer driven by Dale Williams. The collision occurred at the intersection of Mt. Elliot and Davison Streets in Detroit on the morning of May 8, 1963. Plaintiffs, Detroit police officers, were traveling north on Mt. Elliot on an emergency run. Dale Williams, defendant Selman’s employee, was traveling west on Davison. At the conclusion of defendant’s proofs, plaintiffs moved for a directed verdict on the basis of Williams’ negligence as a matter of law. This motion was denied and the trial…