Jacobsen v. Hala

This is an action brought by plaintiff to.recover damages for personal injuries allegedly caused by the negligence of defendant in operating his motor vehicle on a slick, snow-covered gravel road in Tama County. Plaintiff alleges he operated it in such a manner that it collided with the rear end of plaintiff’s vehicle causing serious bodily injury. Defendant denied any negligence and denied plaintiff was free from contributory negligence. The jury returned a verdict for defendant. Plaintiff appealed.

Plaintiff makes assignment of five alleged errors in connection with the trial of the case: 1.…