Grosz v. Groth

This litigation arose out of a collision of motor vehicles at an intersection of country roads. Under instructions not presented for review, the jury returned a verdict for plaintiff. Predicated upon a motion for a directed verdict, and a subsequent motion for judgment n. o. v., the trial court entered judgment for defendant. Plaintiff has appealed. The ultimate question for decision is whether the manifest negligence of plaintiff was a substantial factor in bringing about the harm he 'suffered.

Plaintiff was driving north on a through highway protected from cross traffic by stop signs. Cf.…