Corthell v. Pearson

SMITH, Justice.

On October 31, 1961, at 9:15 o’clock p. m., respondent was driving his automobile in a northerly direction on U. S. Highway No. 30 approximately seven miles northwest of Buhl, Idaho. He was proceeding at a speed of 50 to 55 miles per hour when he met an oncoming vehicle and was temporarily blinded by its headlights. After this car had passed, respondent observed a cow on the highway directly in front of him. He applied his brakes, but could not avoid striking the animal.

The collision caused substantial damage to respondent’s automobile. He brought this action for recovery of…