Bearden v. Estate of Chisholm

When a small boy, a narrow residential street and a driver are present, the ingredients of an accident are available. The small boy in this case is Garland Bearden, who was 5 years old at the time of the accident in question. He, his sister, his mother, and a neighbor lady had all been shopping in downtown Tacoma. Upon returning from shopping, Mrs. Bearden parked her car facing north on the east side of Trafton Street, which is 30 feet wide. She and her neighbor got out of the car and stood beside it for a few moments conversing. Garland got out of the car and began walking north along the…