Appelhans v. Goldman

BOHLING, Commissioner.

Mrs. Darlene Appelhans recovered a judgment of $20,000 against Bart E. Goldman for personal injuries arising out of an automobile collision. Plaintiff’s case was submitted only on defendant’s ability to stop and avoid the collision under the humanitarian doctrine. On this appeal, defendant contends the court erred in admitting certain evidence; that plaintiff failed to make a case under the submitted negligence, and that the damages awarded are excessive.

The collision occurred at the intersection of Center (north-south) and Olive (east-west) Streets in Carthage,…