CARTER, J. I dissent. The issue in this case is whether or not a purported violation of the traffic law right of way at intersections (Veh. Code, § 550) constitutes negligence per se; that is, whether the court should adopt it as the invariable standard of care or the test should be that of the conduct of a person of ordinary prudence. The latter is preferable for the reason that the rule is not capable of precise applic…
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