Heibeck v. Hess

Plaintiff received a verdict for $1,226 for personal injuries resulting from a jolt when defendant’s car, driven by his son, ran against the rear end of plaintiff’s car in which he was riding. Both cars were proceeding in the same direction at a reasonable rate of speed when plaintiff’s car made a sudden stop due to *195the stopping of the car in front of plaintiff. This caused defendant to make, or attempt, an equally sudden stop. It is undisputed that plaintiff’s car was equipped with a stoplight that operated whenever the brake was applied. Defendant’s car skidded forward and struck the rear…