SANDERS v. ROSE CITY TRANSIT COMPANY


480 P.2d 709 (1971)

Willie Mae SANDERS, Appellant, v. ROSE CITY TRANSIT COMPANY, a Corporation, Respondent.

Supreme Court of Oregon, Department 1.

Decided February 18, 1971.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Gerald H. Robinson, Portland, argued the cause for appellant. With him on the briefs were Fredrick R. Cornilles, and Robbinson & Cornilles, Portland.

William G. Sheridan, Jr., Portland, argued the cause for respondent. With him on the brief were Arden E. Shenker, and Tooze, Powers, Kerr, Tooze & Peterson, Portland.

Before O'CONNELL, C.J., and McALLISTER, HOLMAN and HOWELL, JJ.


HOLMAN, Justice.

This is an action for personal injuries which plaintiff claims were sustained when a rear door of defendant's bus allegedly closed on her as she was alighting, knocking her to the pavement. Pursuant to a jury verdict, a judgment was entered for defendant and plaintiff appeals.

As the vehicle approached her departure point, plaintiff signaled the driver and, after the bus stopped, proceeded to leave the bus by the rear door. She testified that...

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