Johnson v. Roueche

This is an action for property damage resulting from an automobile accident at a street intersection in North Platte, Nebraska. Jury trial was waived. The trial court determined that the comparative negligence rule applied and entered judgment for the plaintiff in an amount less than the stipulated amount of damages. The defendant has appealed. The issues on appeal involve the contributory negligence of the plaintiff and thé application of the comparative negligence rule.

The accident happened at approximately 8:30 a.m., on a clear, dry day at the intersection of Second and Sherman Streets in…