Hardtke v. Schanz

This action arises out of a collision between a vehicle driven by defendant Nick Schanz, attempting to make a left turn across a 2-lane highway, and a vehicle driven by plaintiff attempting to pass.

Plaintiff Herman Hardtke sued for personal injuries and property damage resulting from the collision, which occurred on State Highway 7 and the Muck-Kapowsin Road in Pierce County. Defendants answered and counterclaimed for their personal injuries and property damage. The case was tried to a jury. At the conclusion of plaintiff’s case the court granted defendants’ motion to dismiss on the ground…