BALMER, J.
In this personal injury action arising out of an automobile accident, we consider — and, having done so, reject — the use of the so-called "emergency instruction" in such cases. The trial court gave that jury instruction at defendant's request and over plaintiff's objection, and the jury returned a verdict in defendant's favor. Plaintiff appealed, arguing that the evidence did not establish an "emergency" that would support giving the instruction...
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