Blanchard v. Puget Sound Traction, Light & Power Co.

Citations

• 105 Wash. 226
• 177 P. 822
• 1919 Wash. LEXIS 582

Syllabus

<p>Appeal (465)—Review—Harmless Error—Instructions Cureb by Verdict. An erroneous instruction is harmless if, under the evidence, no other verdict could have been rightfully returned.</p> <p>Street Railroads (20)—Crossing Accidents — Contributory Negligence—Driver of Auto. The driver of an automobile, struck by a cable car at a street crossing, is guilty of contributory negligence, as a matter of law, where he saw the approaching car in ample time to have stopped, instead of which he speeded up in an attempt to cross ahead, expecting the car to slow down; and having seen the car, it is immaterial that no signal or alarm bell was sounded.</p>