Viehweg v. Thompson

BURNETT, Judge.

It was a clear spring day. A two-lane highway ran straight and narrow, crossing a bridge and skirting a farm field. A truck turned left toward the field, crossing the center line of the highway. A car approached from the rear, entering the left lane as it began to pass the truck. The ensuing collision gave birth to this case. The car driver, Viehweg, joined by his wife, sought damages from the collision. After a bench trial, their claim was allowed in part; and the truck driver, Thompson, appealed. Not satisfied with what the court had adjudged, the Viehwegs cross-appealed.

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