Lewis v. Rowland

To render vehicles visible to travelers on the highways at night, in order that the public may use the highways in safety, is the purpose of the statute requiring front and rear hghts on vehicles. In any specific instance, the attainment of visibility in time to prevent disaster meets the demand of the law.

The nonsuit in this case was on the ground that plaintiff was guilty of contributory negligence as a matter of law. The testimony most favorable to plaintiff authorizes the conclusion that defendant’s truck and trailer were standing still on the traveled highway before and at the time of…