Schwieger v. Harry W. Robbins & Co.

On April 5, 1951, Everett G. Schwieger was driving his truck on a public highway in King county. An employee of Harry W. Robbins & Co. was driving a company truck, loaded with baled hay, and approaching from the opposite direction. As the two trucks passed, several bales of hay fell from the company’s truck onto Schwieger’s truck, causing personal injuries to him and property damage.

Schwieger commenced an action in the superior court to recover from Harry W. Robbins & Co. for his personal injuries and for property damage. An amended complaint was filed, which eliminated the claim of damages…