Jess v. McNamer

Melvie Jess brought this suit to recover damages sustained when an automobile driven by H. C. McNamer collided with the rear of plaintiff’s stalled truck. The action was tried to a jury. A judgment of nonsuit was entered at the close of plaintiff’s case. Plaintiff appeals.

The pertinent evidence, considered in a light most favorable to appellant, reveals the following situation: On the afternoon of January 19, 1950, Snoqualmie Pass highway was banked high with snow on each side, and snow was falling steadily. Jess and his companion, one A. F. Hyde, who was driving, were traveling west and had…