Lenz v. Johnson

Rogosheske, Justice.

Appeal from an order denying plaintiff’s motion for a new trial.

Plaintiff’s suit for personal injuries is based upon claims of negligence asserted against the operators of two motor vehicles. When plaintiff had presented his case in chief with respect to the issue of liability, the court granted a dismissal of plaintiff’s action and subsequently denied his motion for a new trial. The question presented is whether the evidence could support a finding of negligence.

The essential facts established by the evidence, which we view most favorably to the plaintiff, are without…