International Sales-Rentals Leasing Co. v. Nearhoof

Defendant-appellant International Sales-Rentals Leasing Company (“International”) appeals from an adverse final judgment entered pursuant to a jury verdict in an automobile negligence action. It advances as points for reversal the admissibility of testimony as to speed of one car and the applicability of the “sudden emergency” doctrine.

Appellees-plaintiffs, the Nearhoofs, filed suit against Duffy (the driver), Seaboard Properties, Inc. (Duffy’s employer), and appellant-international (the vehicle owner). A serious, multiple automobile crash occurred on May 14, 1968, just north of Jewfish Creek…