Walter v. Bond

Action by plaintiff wife to recover damages for personal injuries suffered by her when a taxicab was driven onto a sidewalk, and by her husband for loss of services and expenses. The cab had been parked at a curb; the ignition key was left in position, and the doors unlocked. In the driver’s absence an intoxicated passenger came out of the office that he had been visiting, returned to the cab, started the motor, and drove the car. Injury to the plaintiff wife resulted during this unauthorized use of the automobile. Judgment entered on the verdict of a jury in favor of plaintiffs reversed on…