Rypkema v. Frauenhofer

This motion involves only the question of costs. The action grew out of the collision of two automobiles, one owned and operated by plaintiff Bypkema, the other owned and operated by defendant Frauenhofer. The plaintiff brought *1001an action for property damage based upon alleged negligence of the defendant. The defendant filed a general denial, pleaded contributory negligence, and interposed a counterclaim for property damage predicated on the alleged negligence of the plaintiff.

The case was tried before the court and a jury, the jury returning a verdict of no cause of action against the…