Maser v. Klein

(Pro Tempore)

This is an action for personal injuries suffered by the plaintiff when struck by defendant’s automobile while plaintiff was in a marked crosswalk at Third and Burnside streets in Portland, Oregon.

Both parties moved for a directed verdict. The court rendered judgment for the defendant, and plaintiff brings this appeal.

At about 5:45 p. m. on November 13, 1958, the plaintiff was walking westerly along the south side of West Burnside street at its intersection with S. W. Third avenue.

At that crossing there is a pedestrian lane about 10 feet wide and extending some 75 or 76 feet to…