Wissman v. Wissman

REINHARD, Judge.

Plaintiff brought this action for personal injuries sustained as a result of an accident involving a tow truck owned and operated by defendant. The case was tried under the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur, and an instruction on contributory negligence was given. A jury found in favor of defendant and plaintiff appeals.

On August 3, 1974, plaintiff assisted defendant in recovering a disabled automobile. Two tow trucks w;ere utilized in this operation; plaintiff handled the larger truck, and defendant drove the smaller truck with which the automobile was towed to defendant’s…