Smith v. Holst

Plaintiff brought this action for personal injuries sustained as a result of an automobile accident between vehicles driven by plaintiff and defendant. The jury verdict found plaintiff 35 percent negligent and defendant 65 percent negligent. Judgment was entered in favor of plaintiff. Plaintiff, being dissatisfied with the amount of the verdict, appeals.

Both vehicles were proceeding east on Highway 234 in Jackson County, Oregon, approaching Weona Way, which ends at Highway 234, forming a T intersection. Plaintiff’s vehicle was traveling 50 to 55 miles per hour and passing defendant’s vehicle,…