Reyes v. Lawry
Wisconsin Supreme Court
1Opinion of the CourtCurrie, C. J.
Plaintiff on this appeal seeks a new trial because of the following alleged errors on the part of the trial court:(1) Failure to admit evidence of a custom that drivers passed cars in the west traffic lane on the right by utilizing the gravel shoulder.(2) Refusal to instruct the jury with respect to right-of-way.(3) Unduly emphasizing plaintiff’s negligence in the instructions.(4) In sustaining the jury finding with respect to comparative negligence.
Evidence of Custom.
Although there was a small stretch of gravel shoulder to the south of the Clark station driveway as well as to the north…
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