CARSTENSEN v. FABER


17 Wis.2d 242 (1962)

CARSTENSEN and another, Appellants, v. FABER, by Guardian ad litem, and another, Respondents.

Supreme Court of Wisconsin.

June 29, 1962.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

For the appellants there was a brief by Nikolay, Jensen & Scott of Medford, and oral argument by Raymond H. Scott.

For the respondents there was a brief by Smith, Puchner, Tinkham & Smith of Wausau, and oral argument by Charles F. Smith, Jr.


GORDON, J.

The appellants' first contention is that the evidence established as a matter of law that Faber was negligent with respect to speed. They argue that Faber's testimony regarding his speed was incredible in the light of the physical evidence.

Faber testified that he was traveling within the speed limit (55 m.p.h.) just prior to the accident. The physical facts indicate that Faber's brakes were locked for a distance of 82 feet prior to impact, and...

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