Springs v. . Doll

Does the principle of res ipsa loquitur apply to the skidding of an automobile resulting in injury to a passenger?

The principle of res ipsa loquitur has been frequently stated in various decisions of this Court and of other courts, and therefore requires no restatement or elaboration. There are, however, certain well estab- lisbed exceptions or limitations to the application of the rule. The most important of these exceptions or limitations may be classified as follows:(1) The apparatus must be such that in the ordinary instances no injurious operation is to be expected, unless from a…