Birchem v. Eggers

This is an action for damages which arose out of a collision between trucks operated by the plaintiff, Daniel W. Birchem, and the defendant, Randal C. Eggers, while driving on intersecting county roads in Cuming County, Nebraska.

The defendant’s answer admitted that one of the proximate causes of the collision was his negligence in failing to keep a proper lookout, in failing to maintain his vehicle under reasonable control, and in driving at a speed which was excessive under the circumstances. The defendant further alleged that the plaintiff’s negligence, which was more than slight in…