A & A Cab Operating Co. v. Drake

Bertha Drake sued plaintiff in error to recover damages for personal injuries sustained by her while a passenger in defendant’s cab, operated for hire.

On March 1, 1945, plaintiff entered defendant’s cab at the corner of Main and Robinson streets in Oklahoma City. As plaintiff approached the cab, defendant’s chauffeur opened the door to permit plaintiff to enter, which plaintiff did. But before plaintiff could be seated, the cab door closed against plaintiff’s right hand, on the framework of the cab, so as to break and mangle the bones of plaintiff’s hand, resulting in plaintiff’s partial but…