Wisnaski v. Afman

This case has resulted from a traffic accident occurring in the village of Way land on December 19, 1951, shortly after 7 o’clock in the evening. Plaintiff, while crossing Superior street, was struck and injured by an automobile driven by defendant Robert Afman and owned by the other defendant. It is conceded that the car was being driven at the time of the accident with the knowledge and consent of the latter. For convenience, Robert is herein referred to as the defendant.

On the trial in circuit court defendants, at the close of plaintiff’s proofs, moved for a directed verdict on the ground…