Gustin v. Johannes
Wisconsin Supreme Court
1Opinion of the CourtWilkie, J.
Five issues are raised on these appeals:
1. Did the trial court err when it instructed the jury that defendant Johannes forfeited his right-of-way if the jury found that he was traveling at an excessive rate of speed?
2. Does the evidence sustain the jury’s finding that Johannes was 90 percent negligent?
3. Was it error to admit certain photographs into evidence ?
4. Are the damages excessive ?
5. Did the trial court err when it denied the taxing of certain costs to the plaintiffs ?
Jury Instructions.
The liability issues which are raised on this appeal only affect the apportionment of negligence…
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