St. Clair v. McDonnell

The issue on this appeal is whether there is any credible evidence which supports the jury’s finding that plaintiff was causally negligent. In order to resolve this issue it is necessary to set forth a résumé of the material evidence. Surprisingly, there is no substantial conflict in the testimony of plaintiff and defendant. No witnesses other than the two parties testified with respect to how the accident occurred.

The accident happened during the noon hour on Jack-r son street in Janesville on a clear December day, but the street was slushy and slippery at least in places. Jackson street…