Nelson v. Westergaard

This is an action for the recovery of damages for personal injuries suffered by plaintiff Henriette Nelson. It was tried by a jury. Defendants are sued as joint tort-feasors. Judgment went for plaintiffs against defendant Westergaard alone and he appeals..

Mrs. Nelson was riding in a sedan automobile with Westergaard, as his guest. Westergaard was at the steering-wheel and operated the car. Mrs. Nelson sat beside him, while the father of Westergaard occupied the rear seat. The car was proceeding eastward along Wilshire Boulevard in Los Angeles until it reached Highland Avenue, a thoroughfare…