Legal Opinion

Komma v. Kreifels

Nebraska Supreme Court

Decided May 19, 1944No. 31785PublishedCited by 16 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtSimmons, C. J.

This is an action brought to recover damages for the death of plaintiff’s intestate, and involves the guest statute. Trial was had. At the close of all the evidence, the trial court sustained a motion to dismiss plaintiff’s action on the ground that gross negligence was not shown. Plaintiff appeals. We reverse the judgment of the trial court and remand the case.

We state the evidence relative to the issue presented in the light of the rule that “ ‘If there be any testimony before the jury, by which a finding in favor of the party on whom rests the burden of proof can be upheld, the court is…

2Cases cited8 opinions

  1. Landrum v. RoddyNebraska Supreme Court · 1943
  2. Morris v. ErskineNebraska Supreme Court · 1933
  3. Bainter v. AppelNebraska Supreme Court · 1932
  4. Kelly v. GagnonNebraska Supreme Court · 1931
  5. Thompson v. EdlerNebraska Supreme Court · 1940

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3Cited by16 opinions

  1. In Re Smoke's EstateNebraska Supreme Court · 1953
  2. Hamilton v. Omaha & Council Bluffs Street Railway Co.Nebraska Supreme Court · 1950
  3. Carley v. MeinkeNebraska Supreme Court · 1967
  4. Bishop Ex Rel. Bishop v. SchofieldNebraska Supreme Court · 1953
  5. Cunning v. KnottNebraska Supreme Court · 1953

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