Roberts v. Carter

DOWNEY, Judge.

Appellee Glenn C. Carter and appellant Claude Lowell Roberts, both experienced automobile mechanics, went to the home of David Scott to assist him in repairing the engine of his stock car racer. After the engine had been overhauled and replaced in the car appellee Glenn Carter proceeded to prime the carburetor with gasoline. Appellant Claude Roberts, seated in the car behind the wheel, started the engine; it backfired and Glenn Carter was severely burned. Thereafter the appellees Carter sued Roberts and his homeowner’s insurance carrier, State Farm Fire and Casualty Company; and…