L'Ecuyer v. Farnsworth

This is an action of tort in which the plaintiff seeks to recover damages for personal injuries received in an automobile accident while riding as a guest in the defendant’s automobile. She alleges in her complaint that the accident was caused by the gross and wilful negligence of the defendant in the operation of his car. At the close of the evidence, the court directed a verdict for the defendant on the ground that the plaintiff had not proved that the defendant was guilty of gross negligence in the operation of his car. The plaintiff was allowed an exception.

The parties and a Miss Leonard,…