Dwyer v. Christensen

This is an action for injury to plaintiff’s person and property arising out of an automobile accident which plaintiff claims was occasioned by defendant’s negligence. After both sides rested defendant moved for a directed verdict which was denied. The jury returned a verdict for plaintiff and judgment was entered thereon. Defendant’s motions for judgment notwithstanding the verdict and for a new trial were denied. Defendant appeals from the judgment and the denial of his motion for a new trial.

In submitting the case the trial court instructed the jury concerning our comparative negligence…