Harveld

Harveld v. Milani

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1 Cal. App. 2d 157·1934 Cal. App. LEXIS 1245·36 P.2d 393
Court of Appeal of CaliforniaSeptember 28, 1934Civ. 8927California1,028 words

Opinion

Opinion

Knight, J.

An automobile belonging to the defendant Mrs. E. Milani and driven by her daughter, Adele Milani, with Mrs. Milani’s permission, collided with another automobile driven by one Lundgren about 10:30 o’clock at night on Cliff House Hill in San Francisco. Plaintiff was riding with Lundgren at the time and was injured. On account of said injuries he brought this action for damages against Miss Milani and her mother; and a jury returned a verdict in his favor and against both defendants for the sum of $6,000. From the judgment entered thereon defendants appeal.

The evidence, although conflicting on some points, is amply, sufficient to show that the collision was proximately caused by the negligent operation of the Milani car. At the time of the accident it was descending the hill at an excessive speed, and testimony was introduced by plaintiff to prove that as it approached the Lundgren car, which was ascending the hill, it swerved suddenly to the left directly toward the Lundgren car, which was traveling at a reasonable rate of speed, and although Lundgren tried to escape being struck by maneuvering his ear suddenly to his right, away from the Milani car, he was unable to get out of…

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