Clark v. Umbarger

-This is an action for damages suffered by plaintiff as a result of the automobile driven by defendant running into the rear of plaintiff’s automobile at about 11:25, on the night of December 17, 1952. Plaintiff was stopped on Highway No. 65 where same enters the city of Mason City from the south. His lights, front and rear, had failed. The jury rendered a verdict in favor of plaintiff in the amount of $10,000. Motion by defendant for judgment notwithstanding the verdict was sustained. The verdict was set aside by the trial court on the one ground that plaintiff was guilty of contributory…