Carpenter v. City of Belle Fourche

KONENKAMP, Justice.

[¶ 1.] While speeding to approach and “pace” two motorcycles, a city police officer struck and injured a motorist who was turning at an intersection. Following a trial for negligence against both the city and its officer, the jury found for the motorist. The defendants appeal, contending the motorist was contributorily negligent as a matter of law and the trial court erred in denying their motions for summary judgment, directed verdict, judgment notwithstanding the verdict, and new trial. We affirm, as the issues of negligence were properly left for the jury.

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