Porter v. Hofman

The plaintiffs obtained a judgment in damages for personal injuries to the plaintiff, Mrs. Porter, sustained when the automobile in which she was riding as a guest of the defendant overturned after skidding on wet pavement. The judgment was entered pursuant to the finding of the trial court' that the defendant was guilty of wilful misconduct. The defendant appealed from the judgment.

The only question for determination is whether the evidence supports the finding of wilful misconduct.

Mrs. Hofman and Mrs. Porter were close friends. Mrs. Hofman conducted a business in Ukiah and had occasion to…