Smith v. Kellerman

Severs, Chief Judge.

This is an action for contribution stemming from a two-car collision occurring in Beatrice, Nebraska. The jury rejected Harold J. Smith, Jr.’s claim for contribution from Paul M. Kellerman. Smith now appeals to this court.

FACTUAL BACKGROUND

The collision occurred at night at the intersection of 19th and Dorsey Streets on December 8, 1989. Smith was northbound on 19th Street in his 1984 Grand Prix. Kellerman was eastbound on Dorsey Street in his 1975 Dodge Dart. There was a stop sign for the eastbound Kellerman vehicle at that intersection. Kellerman stopped at the stop sign…