Jacobs v. Locklear

Plaintiff brought this action seeking to recover for personal injuries sustained as a result of an automobile accident. The accident occurred on the night of 6 July 1980 following a party attended by plaintiff, defendant, family and friends. Plaintiff and her family were standing in front of plaintiff s car waiting for the traffic to subside. Defendant’s automobile was parked approximately ten to twelve feet in front of plaintiff s automobile. Plain tiff saw defendant approach his automobile but did not hear or see him start the car because she was engaged in conversation. Defendant was…