Johnson v. Dubois

WEBBER, Justice.

Three women, plaintiffs here, were passengers in a taxicab owned by defendant Johnson and operated by his agent, defendant Tuttle. This vehicle was struck from the rear by an automobile operated by defendant Dubois. The jury responded to certain questions propounded in special verdict form as follows:

“Question #1: Do you find the defendant Herbert M. Tuttle negligent in the operation of the taxicab at the time of the accident?

Answer: Yes.

Question #2: Did the negligent operation of the taxicab by Herbert M. Tuttle contribute to the injury of the plaintiffs ?

Answer: No.

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