Civille v. Zalduondo
Civille v. Zalduondo
Opinion of the Court
delivered the following opinion:
The question upon which most of the argument was expended
1. Tbe question of what is necessary to be alleged in a suit founded upon an automobile collision is raised by a motion to strike certain allegations deemed to be immaterial. That tbe defendant was “coming down tbe street at a rapid rate of speed and gave no notice of bis approach, neglecting to sound bis born,” would be surplusage unless allowed under tbe law to regulate tbe operation of motor vehicles, No. 75, Laws of Porto Rico 1916, p. 140. Sections 12 and 33 thereof call for due care and a rate of speed less than 24 kilometers, and § 12 also requires that warning shall be given. • Nevertheless it would seem that “rapid rate of speed” is too indefinite, as it is’ not clear whether it means more or less than the 24 kilometer rate mentioned in tbe act. This statement should be made more definité.
2. Tbe motion also covers the statement in the complaint, that the plaintiff “was dragged out between the wheels of the automobile and taken to the city dispensary.” No reason appears for stating that the plaintiff “was dragged out” after the injury sued on. If “dragging out” was wrong, at all events it is not alleged to be the act of the defendant, who apparently did not leave his automobile. This statement should be eliminated.
3. It is also moved that paragraph 3 be struck out. This paragraph alleges that the defendant sat in his car and mani-
The demurrer is overruled, and the motion .to strike is granted in the particulars mentioned.
It is so ordered.
Reference
- Full Case Name
- ELIZA CIVILLE v. BENITO ZALDUONDO
- Status
- Published