Goodman v. Layng

This is a personal injury damage action resulting from an automobile collision. The jury found for defendant, and plaintiff appeals. We reverse and remand for a new trial.

The accident happened on Highway 97 about 4 miles north of Terrebonne. At that point, the highway was straight and on that morning was icy with some snow in spots but there is no evidence that the ice or snow contributed to the collision. It was daylight and visibility was good. As plaintiff was driving north in her Datsun, she saw on the left or west side of the highway an overturned oar. The car was about 3 or 4 feet west…