Bridwell v. Segel

Edwards, J..Plaintiffs, husband and wife, in these cases sued for her- injuries resulting from a collision in which defendant ran into the rear end of their car as it was stopped at a red light. Defendant, confronted by a statutory presumption of negligence on these facts (CLS 1956, § 257.402 [Stat Ann 1960. Rev § 9.2102]), answered, pleading as an affirmative-defense that the accident resulted from sudden and' complete brake failure which he could not reasonably have anticipated. After trial, a Wayne county circuit court jury brought in verdicts of no cause for action. On motion, the circuit…