McCoy v. Alaska Brick Co.

DIMOND, Justice.

Appellee’s truck was left unattended, without flares or lights or other warning signals, in its proper lane of traffic on the Seward Highway. While driving to Seward, appellant collided with the rear end of the truck and was injured. He brought suit for injuries and the jury returned a verdict in his favor. The trial court granted appellee’s motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict on the ground that appellant was contributorily negligent as a matter of law. The principal question on this appeal is whether the court erred in setting aside the jury’s verdict and granting…