Jackson v. Leach

Leach (plaintiff) was driving north and the Jacksons (defendants) were driving west when their cars collided at an intersection. Hall, a pedestrian a half block away, testified the Jacksons were speeding as they entered the intersection, but admitted on cross-examination that a corner blocked his view of the cross street, so he only caught a brief glimpse of their car entering. The jury found for Leach, and the Jacksons appealed, arguing Hall's brief glimpse could not support his testimony as a matter of law.