Le Doux ex rel. Gallegos v. Peters

OPINION

HENDLEY, Judge.

Defendants, mother and minor daughter, appeal a judgment in favor of plaintiff. Plaintiff while riding his motorcycle was struck at an intersection by an automobile owned by Helen Peters and driven by her minor daughter, Debbie Peters. Plaintiff had the right of way and defendant failed to stop at a stop sign. Prior to the accident Debbie knew the brakes were not working sufficiently to stop the car. The issues were tried to the trial court sitting without a jury. Four points are presented for reversal. They relate to the family purpose doctrine and contributory…