· 5/11/1968
Akin v. Estate of Hill
Citations
- 440 P.2d 585
- 201 Kan. 306
- 1968 Kan. LEXIS 370
How courts have described this case
Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.
- stating that, in general, “where the driver of a motor vehicle has become drowsy or has fallen asleep, thus precipitating an accident, the issue of whether he has been guilty of gross and wanton negligence is for tire jury to determine”
- presumption that decedent exercised due care yields to direct controverting evidence
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Judges: Fontron, Schroeder
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