Carr v. Fox’s Empirical Analysis

Citation profile

1 state decisions

Most-quoted passages

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1. ““These cases are inapplicable to the present situation, for the reason that the evidence shows that the area involved was neither dark nor light, but, on the contrary, due to the existence of some light was dimly lighted. This presents one of the most trying situations for anyone whether on foot or driving a vehicle. Objects are presented in a distorted dimness, which may justify proceeding, but often obscures pitfalls which would be avoided if the light were stronger, or be avoided entirely if there was less light. This ground is not available as a justification for the action of the court.””

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Maher v. Voss