HAMPTON v. TRUAX


523 P.2d 562 (1974)

Delmar HAMPTON, Appellant, v. Hazel TRUAX, Respondent.

Supreme Court of Oregon, In Banc.

Decided June 20, 1974.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Harrison M. Weatherford, Albany, argued the cause for appellant. With him on the briefs were Weatherford, Thompson, Horton & Jordan, P.C., Albany.

James C. Goode, Albany, argued the cause for respondent. With him on the brief were Goode, Goode, Decker & Hinson, Albany.


HOLMAN, Justice.

Plaintiff brought an action to recover damages for personal injuries allegedly suffered in an automobile accident. He appealed from a judgment for defendant which was entered pursuant to a jury verdict.

At the time of the accident plaintiff was stopped for a red light at an intersection. A second vehicle was also so stopped behind plaintiff. The defendant operated her vehicle into the rear of the second vehicle, pushing it into the rear of...

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