Legal Opinion

Donohue v. Rolando

Utah Supreme Court

Decided March 12, 1965No. 10079PublishedCited by 6 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

McDonough, justice.

Phillip Donohue, a child of six and one-half years, was struck and killed by defendant’s automobile as he rode his bicycle along a road in Spring Glen, Utah. Phillip’s father sued defendant and from adverse jury verdict and judgment entered thereon he appeals.

Plaintiff asserts error in the lower court in that it: (1) determined as a matter of law the standard of care required by the deceased child; (2) failed to submit his case under the doctrine of last clear chance.

Defendant was driving to work at approximately 11:45 a. m. on June 6, 1962, on Carbon County road No. 6441,…

2Cases cited8 opinions

  1. Nelson Et Ux. v. Arrowhead Freight Lines, LimitedUtah Supreme Court · 1940
  2. Mann v. FairbournUtah Supreme Court · 1961
  3. Fox v. TaylorUtah Supreme Court · 1960
  4. Charvoz v. CottrellUtah Supreme Court · 1961
  5. Beckstrom v. WilliamsUtah Supreme Court · 1955

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3Cited by6 opinions

  1. Donovan v. SuttonUtah Supreme Court · 2021
  2. David S. Wright, a Minor, by and Through His Guardian Ad Litem, R. L. Wright, and R. L. Wright v. Damaso L. Marzo, Jr.Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit · 1970
  3. Nielsen ex rel. C.N. v. Wade ex rel. B.B.Utah Supreme Court · 2016
  4. Nielsen v. BellUtah Supreme Court · 2016
  5. Reese ex rel. Reese v. ProctorUtah Supreme Court · 1971

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