PATTERSON v. KROGH

No. 34040.

51 Wn.2d 73 (1957)

316 P.2d 103

CARL W. PATTERSON, Respondent, v. LEO W. KROGH, Appellant.

The Supreme Court of Washington, Department Two.

October 3, 1957.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

John D. MacGillivray and Willard W. Jones, for appellant.

Del Cary Smith and Del Cary Smith, Jr., for respondent.


DONWORTH, J.

Respondent brought this action to recover damages for personal injuries sustained as a result of an automobile accident. The trial court instructed the jury that respondent was guilty of contributory negligence as a matter of law, but submitted the case for their determination under both phases of the "last clear chance" doctrine. The jury returned a verdict adverse to appellant, and after the court's denial of his motion for judgment n.o.v. or, in the...

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