Forster v. Consumers Wholesale Supply Co.

Olsen, C.

Defendant ■ appeals from an order denying its alternative motion for judgment or a new trial.

Action to recover for personal injury and property damage in an automobile collision claimed to have been caused by the negligence of defendant’s servant.

Plaintiff was driving his automobile upon a paved highway, going from St. Cloud toward Minneapolis, and collided with the rear of a truck operated by defendant’s servant. The collision happened at about 6:30 p. m. on a dark December evening. The pavement was somewhat icy. Plaintiff met a passenger bus and turned out to his right to the edge…