Legal Opinion

Kaufman v. Postle

Court of Appeals of Wisconsin

Decided March 22, 2001No. 00-1326Published

1Opinion of the CourtRoggensack, J.

¶1.

Donald E. Postle appeals a circuit court judgment that held him liable for damages caused by his negligence. He argues that the circuit court erroneously instructed the jury that a driver may not pass on the right using any part of a road's shoulder. Because we conclude that the circuit court's instruction correctly stated the law, we affirm the judgment.

BACKGROUND

¶ 2. This appeal arises from an automobile accident that occurred in rural Jackson County where Town Hall Road crosses State Highway 10. At this *48intersection, Highway 10 is a two-lane road with paved shoulders. The intersection…

2Cases cited5 opinions

  1. County of Columbia v. BylewskiWisconsin Supreme Court · 1980
  2. Walker v. BignellWisconsin Supreme Court · 1981
  3. Betchkal v. WillisWisconsin Supreme Court · 1985
  4. Ansani v. Cascade Mountain, Inc.Court of Appeals of Wisconsin · 1998
  5. Reyes v. LawryWisconsin Supreme Court · 1966

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