Carstensen v. Faber

The appellants’ first contention is that the evidence established as a matter of law that Faber was negligent with respect to speed. They argue that Faber’s testimony regarding his speed was incredible in the light of the physical evidence.

Faber testified that he was traveling within the speed limit (55 m.p.h.) just prior to the accident. The physical facts indicate that Faber’s brakes were locked for a distance of 82 feet prior to impact, and that his automobile skidded an additional 110 feet after the impact. Photographic exhibits of the damaged automobiles indicate that the collision was a…