Brubach v. Peterson

HUNTER, JR., Robert N., Judge.

Carl Edward Brubach ("Plaintiff") appeals following a jury verdict finding him contributorily negligent and barring him for recovering from Charles Cody Peterson ("Defendant"). On appeal, Plaintiff contends the trial court committed the following errors: (1) denying his motions for directed verdict and judgment notwithstanding the verdict; (2) instructing the jury on reckless driving; and (3) denying his motion for a new trial. We affirm.

I. Factual and Procedural Background

On 29 January 2016, Plaintiff filed a complaint for negligence, gross negligence, and…