Pigman v. Nott

This is an action for damages to an automobile caused by a collision with a horse. Plaintiff was awarded $891.71 by the district court. Defendant appeals from an order denying his motion for a new trial and from the final judgment. We affirm.

On the morning of January 1, 1973, plaintiff was driving north on U. S. Highway No. 71 toward the city of Redwood Falls, Minnesota. At a point approximately 12 miles from the city several small horses appeared, two on the surface of the road, and several in the adjacent ditch. Plaintiffs vehicle hit one of the horses, killing the horse and damaging his…