Healey v. Robertson

Opinion by

Trexler, P. J.,

The plaintiff was driving his car on a state highway. The roadway was covered with slush and ice, was very slippery, and the plaintiff had “put on chains.” As he proceeded, he' arrived at the top of a hill, “he went into second,” and began to descend the hill at the rate of ten miles an hour, the grade being from eight to ten per cent. About 150 yards away at the bottom of the hill, he saw defendant’s car. It was coming at the rate of 35 miles an hour and was skidding. Plaintiff proceeded keeping close to the curb line on the right side of the road and at the time the…