Newberger v. Pokrass

Direct-Action Against Insurer.

The principal question before us is whether an airplane is a motor vehicle within the meaning of sec. 260.11 (1), Stats.

In Gridley v. Cardenas (1958), 3 Wis. (2d) 623, 89 N. W. (2d) 286, there was an airplane accident in Florida, and, although the action was brought in Wisconsin, it was determined that Florida law controlled. An issue was presented as to whether an airplane was a motor vehicle under the Florida guest statute. This court concluded that the term “motor vehicle” did not include an aircraft, stating, at page 627:

“The Florida guest statute was enacted…