Shinofield v. Curtis

— This is a law action in two counts by an administratrix to recover for a woman’s death from injuries sustained shortly after she alighted from defendant’s truck. The first count seeks recovery on the theory of res ipsa loquitur, the second alleges specific acts of negligence. At the close of the evidence there was a directed verdict for defendant on the ground the evidence was insufficient for recovery on either count. From judgment thereon plaintiff has appealed.

On the night of April 4, 1952, decedent, a widow, age 58, rode as a gratuitous guest in defendant’s truck from Lamont to a hotel…