Legal Opinion · Dissent

Dreyer v. Otter Tail Power Co.

Supreme Court of Minnesota

Decided May 12, 1939No. 31,960PublishedCited by 1 opinion

1Dissent

It seems to me that the evidence in this case presents a question of fact as to plaintiff's contributory negligence. Defendant's gross negligence is conceded. Its counsel in appellant's brief say:

"Waiving analyses of other cases and all technicalities aside, candid and dispassionate consideration of this record shows simply that both plaintiff and defendant were grossly negligent."

The collision in question occurred at the intersection of two country highways. The cars must have reached the intersection at approximately the same time for they collided within its boundaries. In such event,…

2Cases cited9 opinions

  1. Knudson v. Great Northern Railway Co.Supreme Court of Minnesota · 1911
  2. Stauff v. BingenheimerSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1905
  3. Timmerman v. MarchSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1937
  4. Dawson v. HelmesSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1882
  5. Ritko v. GroveSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1907

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3Cited by1 opinion

  1. Dreyer v. Otter Tail Power Co.Supreme Court of Minnesota · 1939

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