Earle v. Pardington

Plaintiff and defendant were each owners of an automobile. On May 9, 1908, defendant’s automobile was followed at a considerable distance by that of plaintiff on a Long Island country road. The day was clear. At a certain point there was a rise in the road to meet a bridge, and defendant’s car diminished its speed. Plaintiff’s car followed suit, and blew its horn; but as the crest of the incline was reached defendant’s car suddenly stopped (perhaps from lack of power, perhaps from some other cause), with plaintiff’s car about six feet in its rear. Brakes were applied to plaintiff’s car, but…