Johnson v. City of Billings

The defendants, city of Billings and county of Yellowstone, have appealed from a judgment against them and one James Steele, and in favor of Helen Johnson, plaintiff, for damages in the sum of $3,000 for injuries received when a truck driven by Steele collided with an automobile in which the plaintiff was riding. No question is raised as to plaintiff’s right to recover or the liability of Steele, who is not appealing, but the city and county each contend that the court erred in refusing their several motions for judgment of nonsuit and directed verdict.

The pertinent facts adduced to establish…