California Court of Appeal December 14, 1955, Civ. 16421 (Newton v. Thomas)

BRAY, J

In action for damages for the death of George Newton, a jury awarded plaintiffs $50,000. Defendants appeal from the judgment entered thereon and from the order denying a motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict.

Questions Presented

1. Was decedent guilty of contributory negligence as a matter of law? (a) Was the scene of the accident in a business district?