Wilson v. Clark

Plaintiff was injured in an accident in which the ear she was driving was struck from the rear by a car driven by defendant. In this ensuing action plaintiff was awarded judgment following a verdict directed in her favor. Defendant appeals. The only issue on appeal is the merit of the order directing a verdict.

The accident happened on South Commercial street in Salem. The street accommodates two lanes of traffic in each direction. Plaintiff was driving south on the inner southbound lane. Defendant was following her. Plaintiff was obliged to stop her car at an intersection to enable a ear…