Devries v. Owens

Plaintiff brought suit for damages resulting from an automobile accident and was awarded a verdict of $1,500. Defendant moved for judgment non obstante veredicto, which was denied by the trial court, and defendant appeals, claiming that the court erred in refusing to hold that the driver of the car in which plaintiff was riding was guilty of contributory negligence as a matter of law. Defendant further assigns error on the admission of alleged improper medical testimony with regard to plaintiff’s injuries.

The accident occurred April 23, 1939, near the intersection of the crossroad at Portage…