Behrens v. Nelson

195 N.W.2d 140 (1972)

Marlo J. BEHRENS, Plaintiff and Respondent,

v.

Ellen M. NELSON, Defendant and Appellant.

No. 10924.

Supreme Court of South Dakota.

February 29, 1972.

Morgan & Fuller, Mitchell, for defendant and appellant.

Shandorf & Bleeker, D. R. Bleeker, Mitchell, for plaintiff and respondent.

HANSON, Presiding Judge.

Following a motor vehicle accident the plaintiff, Marlo J. Behrens, brought this action to recover damages for personal injuries and property damage from defendant, Ellen M. Nelson. The jury awarded plaintiff a verdict of $9,000 and defendant appeals from the judgment and from the…