Carlson v. Naddy

Plaintiff had a verdict for $3,500 for personal injuries caused by what the jury considered was defendant’s negligent operation of his automobile. The latter appeals from the order denying his motion for a new trial.

It is conceded that the issue of defendant’s negligence was for the jury. While plaintiff was riding in defendant’s car as his guest they got stalled in a snowdrift. A truck pulled them out backward. While plaintiff was assisting in the operation and between the truck and defendant’s car, the latter was moved backAvard without warning to plaintiff, jamming him against the bumper…