Freuen v. Brenner

The first question is whether there is any credible evidence to sustain the verdict that H. A. Freuen was causally negligent. If there is, the verdict should not be disturbed. Freuen testified that he had been driving behind the Oldsmobile and the Plymouth at a speed of approximately 50 to 55 m.p.h. some 200 feet behind the Plymouth. About the distance of two blocks south of the intersection, the Ellis Oldsmobile gave a signal for a right turn and the line of cars started to slow down. As Freuen reached a point about 200 feet from the intersection traveling 35 m.p.h., Brenner, like a blur,…