Baird v. Cornelius

The two appeals present the following issues:

1. Assumption of risk on the part of plaintiff, Joseph Baird, as a matter of law.

2. Contributory negligence on the part of the plaintiff passenger and guest, Joseph Baird.

*2873. Whether the emergency doctrine applies as to John R. Handlen.

4. Absence of causal negligence as to lookout on the part of defendant, John R. Handlen.

Assumption of Risk and Contributory Negligence.

The defendants-appellants contend that the plaintiff assumed the risk of injury upon the assumption that Cornelius and Baird were intoxicated as a matter of law. They further contend…