Olson v. Judd

GILBERTSON, Justice.

David Olson, Aleta Olson, Michael Olson, and Sandra Olson (individually referred to by their first names and collectively referred to as “Olsons”) appeal from a jury verdict in favor of DeWayne Judd (“Judd”). Judd has filed a notice of review regarding one proposed jury instruction. We affirm.

FACTS

This case arises out of a motor vehicle accident that occurred on Boulder Canyon Road (U.S. Highway 14A) near Deadwood on the wintery night of December 12, 1987. The relevant facts and prior ease law demonstrate that this is not a unique winter occurrence in South Dakota.

The…