Blasi v. Checker, Fuel Oil Corp.

Motion for summary judgment in an action to recover for personal injuries brought by a driver of a car against the owner and driver of an oil truck. On the examination before trial of the defendant driver the latter admits knowledge of the tendency of his truck to move forward after it is brought to a halt, when partially filled with oil, as was the case here. This admission in the light of Ms further testimony that he saw plaintiff’s veMcle standing still some 60 or 80 feet ahead of him while he was himself traveling at the rate of 15 miles per hour, conclusively establishes defendant’s…