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LENTZ v. NORTHWESTERN NAT. CASUALTY CO.

11 Wis.2d 462 (1960)

LENTZ, Executrix, Appellant, v. NORTHWESTERN NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY and another, Respondents.

Supreme Court of Wisconsin.

November 1, 1960.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

For the appellant there was a brief by Samson, Bartell & Nash, attorneys, and Maroney & Schiro of counsel, all of Milwaukee, and oral argument by Thomas P. Maroney and David B. Bartell.

For the respondents there was a brief by Ray T. McCann and Richard A. McDermott, both of Milwaukee, and oral argument by Mr. McDermott.

BROADFOOT, J.

The trial court instructed the jury as to the emergency doctrine. The plaintiff contends that this was error.

The defendant Wallace testified that it was not yet day-light as he approached the truck, and that it was foggy, resulting in poor visibility. He did not see the truck until he was within 25 or 30 feet from it and was then unable to avoid the collision. Stahl testified that he left the parking lights on the truck and a witness for the...

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