Cardin v. Cardin

On May 28, 1967, Barbara Cardin (defendant) was driving her automobile in a southerly direction on Route 41 in the State of Wisconsin. Frances Cardin (plaintiff), her mother, had accompanied her and the two ladies were returning to their home in Illinois. Plaintiff occupied the front seat beside her daughter. A collision with another automobile occurred and plaintiff was injured. On December 12, 1967, she filed this suit seeking damages. A jury returned a verdict for defendant. The trial court denied plaintiffs post-trial motion and she has appealed.

Plaintiff’s complaint alleged that she was…