ROBERTS v. LARSEN

No. 38779.

71 Wn.2d 743 (1967)

431 P.2d 166

FRANK W. ROBERTS et al., Respondents, v. THORVALD LARSEN et al., Appellants.

The Supreme Court of Washington, Department One.

August 3, 1967.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Merrick, Douglas & Burgess and H. Roland Hofstedt, for appellants.

Sullivan, Burton & Meade and Daniel F. Sullivan, for respondents.


WEAVER, J.

This is an action by a favored driver of an automobile against a disfavored driver. Defendant's five assignments of error present two issues: first, was it error to direct a verdict of liability against defendant? Second, was it error to refuse to give an instruction on contributory negligence?

Prior to the collision, plaintiff had driven south on 15th N.W. in Seattle. He made a right turn onto N.W. 85th when permitted by the traffic control signal...

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