Dauksch v. Chamness

Plaintiff commenced an action for damages caused by the alleged negligence of the defendant in driving his automobile. The defendant counterclaimed for damages caused by the alleged negligence of the plaintiff. The jury rendered a verdict against the plaintiff on his complaint and for the defendant on his counterclaim. The court entered judgment on the verdict from which this appeal is taken. No questions are raised on the pleadings.

The plaintiff was driving his automobile on Route 127 south of Murphysboro. At this point the highway is a two-lane blacktop with a marked center line. Defendant…