Gaskill v. Gahman

In an action for damages following an intersection collision of motor vehicles a jury returned a verdict for defendants. Plaintiff appeals claiming error in withdrawing a specification of negligence and in improper cross-examination of witnesses. The alleged errors are argued with vigor and ingenuity but the real weakness of plaintiff’s case is lack of evidence to support his claim.

I. Plaintiff was a right front-seat passenger in a ear driven by his friend, Mr. Elmer J ones. The car was proceeding west on East Walnut Street in Des Moines. The weather was very bad. It was raining and sleeting…