Fenn v. Mills

On November 7,1925, George E. Fenn, while attempting to cross from the north to the south side of Nepessing street in the city of Lapeer, at a point east of the Fox street crossing, was struck by an automobile driven by defendant eastward on the south of the center of the street and died a few hours thereafter from injuries so sustained. Plaintiff brought this action for damages therefor and defendant had verdict of the jury.

Plaintiff’s principal contention was that the court erred in submitting the question- of contributory negligence to the jury on the ground that, there having been no…