Ellenberger v. Kramer

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Maxey,

This is an action in trespass. Defendant borrowed an automobile to travel from Butler to Beaver Falls on June 2,1932. He invited the plaintiff, who was described as “a close friend,” to ride with him. They arrived safely at their destination but shortly after leaving on the return trip, plaintiff observed that “something snapped in the car and the steering wheel had practically a half turn of play afterwards.” Plaintiff testified that he said to defendant, who was driving the car: “Maybe we had better stop and look at it.” Defendant replied: “No, I think it will…