Kirtland v. Davis

This is an action to recover damages for personal injuries suffered by plaintiff arising out of a collision alleged to have been caused by defendant Allen Davis. Defendant Davis contends on appeal that the trial court erred in failing to enter a directed verdict in his favor and in admitting improper testimony.

Plaintiffs injuries arose from the following sequence. On July 14, 1972, during the morning rush hour, defendant was driving his pickup west on Interstate 105 which is a freeway between the cities of Eugene and Springfield with two lanes for westbound traffic. Two large pieces of…