Zwick v. Zwick

We are of opinion that the facts shown by the evidence, uncontradicted and unexplained, &re sufficient to warrant the inference that the loss of control of the automobile and the collision with the poles, and the resulting injuries, were caused by the negligence of the defendant m the operation of her automobile. In other words, the situation calls for the application of the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur.

The machine was owned and operated by the defendant. The accident was an unusual happening, and, in the absence of any explanation, the jury was justified in inferring that the accident was…