Uhlenhopp v. Steege

Plaintiff’s automobile collided with the rear of defendant’s automobile that had been parked near the edge of a paved country highway, which collision resulted in damages to plaintiff’s car. An action was brought by plaintiff to recover damages. Upon trial a verdict was returned in favor-of the plaintiff and judgment was entered thereon. A motion for a new trial and exceptions to instructions were overruled and the defendant has appealed.

The plaintiff’s petition alleges that the defendant’s car was parked on the north half of the main-traveled portion of a highway, after dark on February 15,…