Lipscomb v. O'Brien

In the court below B. Monroe O’Brien instituted an action against William D. Lipscomb for personal injuries received when the latter’s car, in which Mr. O’Brien was a guest, left the roadway and collided with a tree. A verdict and judgment were recovered in favor of Mr. O’Brien for l5,ooo.

The plaintiff and the defendant lived at Highland Springs, near Richmond, but worked in the navy yard at Washington, D. C. They usually drove to their homes for the week ends. On the day of the accident Mr. Lipscomb was using his car and invited Mr. O’Brien to go with him. They were joined by a Mr. Barnett.

Mr…