Bevens v. Becker

This is an action for personal injuries allegedly received in an automobile accident between the parties. The accident occurred when defendant, while traveling on a one-way street, attempted a left turn from a wrong lane and struck the vehicle plaintiff was driving, which was traveling on defendant’s left.

The trial judge directed the jury to find the defendant negligent, but submitted the question of contributory negligence to the jury. The jury returned a verdict for the defendant. The trial court subsequently granted plaintiff’s motion for new trial. Defendant appeals.

The motion for new…