Gray v. Lahl

This is an action for damages for personal injuries resulting from a rear-end automobile collision. Plaintiff’s complaint alleged that defendants were negligent with respect to control, as well as lookout and speed. Defendants’ answer was a general denial. At the conclusion of the trial plaintiff moved for a directed verdict on the issue of liability. That motion was denied. The jury returned a verdict in favor of defendants. Plaintiff appeals from the judgment on that verdict.

Plaintiff contends that this is one of those "rare cases” in which plaintiff was entitled to a directed verdict on…