Crane v. Woodbury

This is an action for damages arising out of injuries sustained in an automobile accident which was tried in Ingham County Circuit Court. A verdict of no cause of action was brought in by the jury at the conclusion of the trial. Plaintiff appeals from such verdict as a matter of right.

Lawrence Crane took one Thomas Richard for a ride in his Corvette on October 15, 1965. He was travelling east on Grand River toward Williamston on what was described as a perfect fall day. At the time he was driving at a speed of 40 to 50 m.p.h. on a three-lane highway. One Herbert Mittendorf was following in…