Becker v. D & E DISTRIBUTING CO.

REYNOLDSON, Justice.

In this litigation arising out of a two-vehicle collision the jury awarded plaintiff Daniel 0. Becker damages for personal injuries. His wife, plaintiff Donna L. Becker, obtained judgment for loss of consortium. For purposes of this appeal defendants concede liability but challenge certain trial court rulings relating to expert testimony and submission of issues to the jury.

Following the collision on November 13, 1969 Becker was confined to Mercy Hospital in Cedar Rapids where he was treated by Dr. W. John Robb, an orthopedic surgeon. Dr. Robb diagnosed his injuries as a…