Shrofe v. Rural Mutual Casualty Insurance

The issues before the court on this appeal are: (1) Did the guest, Irene Shrofe, assume the risk of appellant’s negligent lookout? and (2) is the appellant liable to the guest, and, therefore, defendants for contribution of amount paid the guest ?

The jury found appellant causally negligent with respect to lookout “at the time of, or immediately prior to, the said collision” and apportioned twenty-five per cent negligence to him. The fifth question inquired as to whether appellant had increased the risk to plaintiff, Irene Shrofe, beyond what she ought reasonably to have anticipated upon…