Stringer v. Calmes

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Thiele, J.:

This was an action for damages sustained in an automobile accident. A portion of defendant’s answer was stricken and he appeals.

In his petition plaintiff alleged in detail that he was injured because of defendant’s negligence in so operating his automobile that *279it ran into the rear of plaintiff’s automobile ,and caused it to overturn. It was alleged that defendant was negligent in driving his car while under the influence of intoxicating liquor; at a high rate of speed; in not keeping a reasonable, safe distance behind plaintiff, or if he…