Bradt v. Grell Construction, Inc.

MASON, Justice.

This is a negligence action in two divisions by Raymond K. Bradt to recover for personal injuries sustained when a truck owned by defendant Grell Construction, Inc. and driven by defendant Donald E. Grell struck a tree on plaintiff’s premises which fell on him. In seeking recovery plaintiff pleads specific acts of negligence in one division and relies on the theory of res ipsa loquitur in the other.

For convenience where appropriate the corporation will be referred to as defendant and its president, Donald E. Grell, as Grell.

In motions for directed verdict made at close of…