Cousino v. Briskey

(for reversal). Two automobiles approached a virtually blind rural intersection at speeds in excess of 40 miles per hour. The intersection was uncontrolled by any sign or. signal indicating right-of-way. Neither driver applied brakes prior to the collision. The automobiles met in the intersection, with plaintiffs’ car striking defendants’ car at about the right rear wheel. Trial was to a circuit judge without a jury and resulted in judgments for plaintiffs. Among other errors claimed to have been committed, defendants claim that plaintiff driver was guilty of contributory negligence and the…