McLeroy v. Stocker

COLEMAN, Chief Justice.

This is an appeal from a judgment rendered on a jury verdict in a personal injury action growing out of an automobile collision. The principal issue is whether the evidence raised the question of unavoidable accident.

Plaintiff stopped her car in response to a traffic signal. A car driven by Nick Dalio stopped behind her. The car driven by A. A. Stocker hit the Dalio car propelling it into the McLeroy car. Mrs. Mc-Leroy claims that she received personal injuries as the result of the collision.

The trial court submitted issues on negligence and contributory negligence. The…