Riksem v. Hollister

BAKES, Justice.

This appeal arises out of a wrongful death action brought by plaintiffs-appellants Alfred and Annabelle Riksem for the death of their son, Norman Riksem, who was killed in a single car automobile accident on Sunday, May 23, 1971. Defendant-respondent Lance E. Hollister was driving the car when the accident occurred. Following a jury verdict, the district court entered judgment in favor of defendant and against plaintiffs. Appellants appeal from this judgment of the district court.

The dispositive issue in this appeal is whether the jury should have been instructed on the…