St. Paul Fire & Marine Insurance v. Burchard

Four issues are presented on this appeal:

1. Was there credible evidence to support the jury finding that LaVerne Kiefer was not negligent?

2. Did remarks made by Burchard’s counsel during his closing argument constitute reversible error?

3. Did the trial court err in submitting special-verdict questions?

4. Did the trial court err in denying Badger Mutual’s motion for a separate trial on the question of its policy defense?

Guest’s Negligence.

As to the first issue, appellant contends that Kiefer was negligent as a matter of law in riding with a driver who had been drinking, in respect to lookout,…