Greimel v. Fischer

On December 1, 1940, plaintiff was injured while riding as a guest passenger in defendant Fischer’s automobile, which resulted in this action to recover damages therefor. Trial by jury gave plaintiff judgment and defendant’s motions for judgment non obstante veredicto and a new trial were denied.

Two days.prior to the accident, plaintiff had accompanied defendant, with the latter’s small son, on a hunting trip near Alpena. On the return trip, the 20-foot pavement was covered with ice and very slippery. Defendant was driving his car in an easterly direction and had reached a point near the city…