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POOLE v. STATE FARM MUT. AUTOMOBILE INS. CO.

7 Wis.2d 65 (1959)

POOLE and another, Respondents, v. STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY, Appellant.

Supreme Court of Wisconsin.

April 7, 1959.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

For the appellant there were briefs by Roberts, Boardman, Suhr, Bjork & Curry of Madison, and oral argument by Walter M. Bjork.

For the respondents there was a brief by John A. Lawton and Don F. Meloy, both of Madison, and oral argument by Mr. Meloy.

FAIRCHILD, J.

Defendant claims that there was no credible evidence to sustain the jury finding that Poole was negligent as to management and control. Defendant relies upon decisions which have been summarized by the court as follows: "Out of these cases must be read the rule that skidding may occur without fault, and that the mere fact of its occurrence will not support a finding or inference of negligence." Coenen v. Van Handel (1955), 269...

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