Reese v. Snelson

Under review are a verdict and judgment obtained by Gilbert A. Snelson for personal injuries he sustained when struck by an automobile operated by defendant, James C. Reese. The parties will foe referred to as plaintiff and defendant in accordance with their positions in the trial court.

There are numerous assignments of error. They are, however, consolidated and set forth as follows:

Defendant contends:(1) That plaintiff was guilty of contributory negligence as a matter of law that bars his recovery; and(2) That three of the instructions given at the instance of plaintiff were not warranted by…