Boner v. Matthews

This was an action for personal injuries sustained by plaintiff in an automobile accident. The jury found for defendant; plaintiff appeals. The one assignment of error concerns an instruction on contributory negligence. The issue is factual and simple.

The accident in question occurred near Coos Bay. Plaintiff was riding in the front seat of a car driven by her husband. Traffic conditions caused the husband to stop the car at an intersection. Another car stopped behind the car plaintiff was in. Defendant approached from the rear of the car then behind the car plaintiff was in and failed to…