Banellis v. Yackel

Judgment affirmed, without costs. Memorandum: Defendant parked his two-door automobile on a street next to a parking meter, removed the key from the ignition and placed it under a directory book about the size of a telephone book lying on the front seat, locked the door next to the curb and left the vehicle for the evening. On his return about four hours later, the automobile was missing, and he learned that it had been stolen and involved in an accident. Plaintiff, injured in the accident, brought action against defendant, asserting liability for violation of subdivision (a) of section 1210…