Kayser v. Van Nest
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Action in tbe district court for Hennepin county to recover $1,-252.49 for injury to plaintiff’s automobile in a collision with defendants. The answer alleged that if plaintiffs suffered any damage it was caused by the negligence of plaintiffs and their servant in charge of their automobile to exercise ordinary care. The case _was tried before Hale, J., who at the close of plaintiffs’ testimony granted defendant’s motion for a directed verdict.
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Action in tbe district court for Hennepin county to recover $1,-252.49 for injury to plaintiff’s automobile in a collision with defendants. The answer alleged that if plaintiffs suffered any damage it was caused by the negligence of plaintiffs and their servant in charge of their automobile to exercise ordinary care. The case _was tried before Hale, J., who at the close of plaintiffs’ testimony granted defendant’s motion for a directed verdict. Erom an order denying their motion for a new trial, plaintiffs appealed.
1Opinion of the Court
Taylor, C.
A collision occurred between two automobiles, and this action was brought by the owners of one to recover damages from the owner of the other. A verdict for the defendant was directed by the court, and, after a motion for a new trial had been made and denied, plaintiffs appealed.
Defendant kept his car for the use, convenience and pleasure of himself and the members of his family. It was usually driven by his daughter, 19 years of age, and she was authorized to use it whenever she desired to do so. On the day of the accident, she took it and, accompanied by a younger sister, drove to…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- McNeal v. McKainSupreme Court of Oklahoma · 1912
- Geiss v. Twin City Taxicab Co.Supreme Court of Minnesota · 1913
- Ploetz v. HoltSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1913
- Sina v. CarlsonSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1913
- Meyers v. Tri-State Automobile Co.Supreme Court of Minnesota · 1913
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