Legal Opinion
Mezyk v. National Repossessions, Inc.
Oregon Supreme Court
Decided September 22, 1965PublishedCited by 76 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
*335DENECKE, J.
Recovery for personal injuries is sought against defendant because it left the keys in the ignition of its car, the car was stolen and the thief recklessly drove into plaintiff.① Defendant’s demurrer was sustained. Plaintiff alleged:
“On or about March 5, 1963, the defendant acting through its agents and employees negligently parked a certain motor vehicle unattended on its used car lot without locking the vehicle or removing the ignition key therefrom. While said car was so parked, a person named Larry W. Stebbins, without authority, consent or right to do so drove off in said…
2Cases cited11 opinions
- Hergenrether v. EastCalifornia Supreme Court · 1964
- Dewey v. A. F. Klaveness & Co.Oregon Supreme Court · 1963
- Medford v. Pacific National Fire InsuranceOregon Supreme Court · 1950
- Hills v. McGillvreyOregon Supreme Court · 1965
- Cederson v. Oregon Navigation Co.Oregon Supreme Court · 1900
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3Cited by76 opinions
- Fazzolari v. Portland School District No. 1JOregon Supreme Court · 1987
- Brennen v. City of EugeneOregon Supreme Court · 1979
- McEwen v. Ortho Pharmaceutical CorporationOregon Supreme Court · 1974
- Stewart v. Jefferson Plywood CompanyOregon Supreme Court · 1970
- Sheets v. KnightOregon Supreme Court · 1989
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