Carpenter v. Davis

DONNELLY, Judge.

In this jury-tried action involving an in-tersectional vehicular collision in Osage County, Missouri, which occurred March 17, 1965, plaintiff seeks damages for the death of his wife, Opal Carpenter. The jury returned a verdict for defendants. Plaintiff appealed.

The collision occurred at the intersection of Highways 50 and 63. Highway 50 extends east and west. Highway 63 extends south from its intersection with Highway 50. A stop sign and red light at the intersection govern vehicles traveling north on Highway 63.

Opal Carpenter was a passenger in a car driven by her brother,…