Poole v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance

Defendant claims that there was no credible evidence to sustain the jury finding that Poole was negligent as to management and control. Defendant relies upon decisions which have been summarized by the court as follows: “Out of these cases must be read the rule that skidding may occur without fault, and that the mere fact of its occurrence will not support a finding or inference of negligence.” Coenen v. Van Handel (1955), 269 Wis. 6, 8, 68 N. W. (2d) 435.

*69The validity of this rule is not questioned. In the cases referred to, however, the cars involved have been in a position or movement from…