Koster v. Matson

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Burch, J.:

The action was one against an automobile driver for damages for personal injury sustained by plaintiff in an accident caused by the driver’s attempt to round a comer or curve in a highway at high speed. Plaintiff was the guest of the driver. Plaintiff recovered a verdict for $100. The district court set aside the verdict and rendered judgment for defendant on special findings of fact. Plaintiff appeals. This court obtains jurisdiction because plaintiff claimed damages in excess of $100, and contends the verdict was for an insufficient amount.

T…