Bartel v. Brockerman

This is an action for damages for personal injuries. The significant facts may be summarized as follows:

Shortly after one a. m., on February 15,1952, the plaintiff and two other persons were passengers in an automobile driven by defendant Donald W. Brockerman from a point in Seattle to a roadhouse, known as Frenchy’s, on the outskirts of town. Soon after they arrived at Frenchy’s, the plaintiff wanted to leave. He asked the defendant to transport him to Seattle. Defendant requested him to wait in the car, stating that he (defendant) would be out shortly. Plaintiff returned to the car and fell…