Baranovic v. C. A. Moreno Co.

This case, recently reassigned to the writer, is an action for damages for personal injuries. Plaintiff obtained a verdict for $25,000 against both defendants. The trial court ordered aremittitur of $7500 which was made, and judgment was entered for $17,500. Both defendants have appealed from this judgment.

Both defendants (hereinafter referred to as City and Moreno) contend that the court should have directed a verdict against plaintiff because he was guilty of contributory negligence as a matter of law. Plaintiff was injured when his automobile ran against a barricade in the center of…