Kellner v. Christiansen
Wisconsin Supreme Court
Appeal from a judgment of the circuit court for Milwaukee county: Edgar V. Werner, Judge. This action was brought by Mathias Kellner to recover damages for personal injuries which he claims were inflicted on him by the negligence of the defendant. On August 15, 1916, Mathias Kellner was struck by an automobile owned and driven by the defendant. The accident took place between 7:50 and 8:10 p. m. on a public highway near Somers, Racine county.
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Appeal from a judgment of the circuit court for Milwaukee county: Edgar V. Werner, Judge. This action was brought by Mathias Kellner to recover damages for personal injuries which he claims were inflicted on him by the negligence of the defendant. On August 15, 1916, Mathias Kellner was struck by an automobile owned and driven by the defendant. The accident took place between 7:50 and 8:10 p. m. on a public highway near Somers, Racine county. Kellner was walking on the road when the automobile overtook him from the rear. The plaintiff claims that defendant was operating his car at and prior…
1Opinion of the CourtSiebecker, J.
It is contended that the court erred in permitting defendant to answer, over objection, the following questions: “Did you make any written report of the accident?” and “To whom did you hand this report?” To the first question the defendant answered: “I notified the insurance company; that is the only one.” Upon objection to the second of the foregoing questions plaintiff’s counsel addressed this inquiry to defendant’s counsel: “Will you produce the report?” which was refused. The court then had the jury retire and heard counsel. When the jury returned the report was exhibited to the witness.…
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