Pond v. Leslein

The sole issue in this case is whether the trial court erred in denying the plaintiffs motions for a directed verdict and allowing the jury to decide the issue of the defendant’s negligence. For the reasons stated below, we hold that the trial court erred to the detriment of the appellant.

R.C. 4511.21(A) states that “no person shall drive any motor vehicle * * * in and upon any street or highway at a greater speed than will permit him to bring it to a stop within the assured clear distance ahead.” Ohio case law has consistently held that a person violates the assured clear distance ahead…