STEFFES v. FARMERS MUT. AUTOMOBILE INS. CO.


7 Wis.2d 321 (1959)

STEFFES (Mary), Administratrix, Appellant, v. FARMERS MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY, Respondent. STEFFES (Emmanuel), Appellant, v. SAME, Respondent.

Supreme Court of Wisconsin.

May 5, 1959.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

For the appellants there were briefs and oral argument by Harry A. Speich of Mineral Point, and Richard R. Rynders of Madison.

For the respondent there was a brief and oral argument by Frank D. Hamilton of Dodgeville.


CURRIE, J.

The following issues are presented on this appeal:

(1) Is there any credible evidence to sustain the jury's findings that both Bernard and Emmanuel Steffes assumed the risk of Walsh's negligent management and control?

(2) Was prejudicial error committed by the trial court in the conduct of the trial which necessitates the directing of a new trial?

(3) Were the damages determined by the jury...

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