Saint Mary's Academy of the Sisters of Loretto v. Solomon

Defendant in error was a passenger guest in the automobile driven by Mrs. Newhagen, mentioned in our opinion in St. Mary’s Academy v. Newhagen, q. v., which was argued with this case. We there held that Mrs. Newhagen was guilty of contributory negligence which was imputed to her husband, and we reversed the case accordingly.

In the present case the plaintiff below had judgment for 56,000 for expenses and loss of society caused by injury to his wife, who, with him, was a guest in the Newhagens’ car.

First. The claim is made that defendant corporations are not liable for torts because they are…