Hays v. Place

This is a negligence case in which the jury found the defendant not guilty. The court denied a motion for new trial and entered judgment on the verdict, from which plaintiff appeals. Counsel describe the occurrence as follows:

“The case arises out of personal injuries sustained by John D. Hays while assisting the defendant, Charles Place, in getting his Buick automobile started on a cold December morning. The defendant had made several attempts to start the car and finally attempted to start it by pouring gasoline in the carbureter. Defendant then requested the plaintiff to assist him by…