Peasley v. White

This is an action of negligence brought by the plaintiff against the driver of an automobile in which he was riding as a gratuitous passenger. The verdict was for the defendant and the plaintiff files a general motion for a new trial.

Late Sunday afternoon, September 22, 1929, the plaintiff accepted an invitation for himself, his wife and infant daughter to accompany the defendant and his wife and a Mr. and Mrs. Willet on an automobile ride from Pittsfield to Waterville. The party arrived safely at their destination, took supper at a local restaurant, and about nine-thirty in the evening…