Norton v. Puter

The defendant has appealed from a judgment of $3,500 which was rendered against him for wilful misconduct in the operation of his automobile, resulting in an accident and serious injuries sustained by the plaintiff, who was riding as a guest in his machine.

The plaintiff and her roommate, Miss Nichols, together with a number of other persons, attended a party the night of November 18, 1931, at the defendant’s home, three miles south of Crescent City near the Redwood Highway. At 5 o’clock the following morning the defendant and his son, Rex, together with the plaintiff and Miss Nichols, started…