Black v. Mark

Citations

• 273 Pa. 138
• 116 A. 656
• 1922 Pa. LEXIS 534

Syllabus

<p>Negligence — Contributory negligence — Automobiles — Collision at crossing — Buie of road — Act of June SO, 1919, P. L. 678.</p> <p>1. It is the duty of the driver of an automobile in approaching a crossing to have his car under full control and observe if vehicles are approaching on the intersecting street, and in case a car or truck is first at the crossing, that vehicle must be given an opportunity to cross the intersecting street, and due care used to avoid collision.</p> <p>2. Under the Act of June 30, 1919, P. L. 678, if both ears reach the crossing at the same time, the one approaching from the right is entitled to the right of way, and the other must if necessary, stop and permit the one having the right of way to pass.</p> <p>3. Where there is a collision between two automobiles at a crossing, and the evidence is conflicting as to the negligence and contributory negligence of the parties respectively, the case is for the jury.</p>