Johnson v. Frelich

STRUTZ, Chief Justice.

The plaintiff brought this action for personal injuries suffered in a motor-vehicle accident, and recovered substantial damages. On motion duly made for judgment notwithstanding the verdict or, in the alternative, for a new trial, the trial court entered its order granting judgment notwithstanding the verdict. The plaintiff appeals from the judgment entered on this order.

The action arises out of a collision between the plaintiff’s 1951 Chevrolet automobile and a pickup operated by the defendant, which collision occurred on October 9, 1963, at approximately 7:15 p. m.…