O'Brien v. Tilden

From a judgment for defendant based upon a verdict directed by the court at the close of the case, in an action for personal injuries, plaintiff appeals.

The plaintiff was injured while riding as a guest of the defendant in an automobile driven by the defendant. The left rear door of the automobile flew open. In reaching to close it, the defendant pulled the steering wheel to the right causing the automobile to leave the road. The plaintiff suffered substantial injuries.

Whether the defendant was negligent in the handling of the car, considered in the light of the danger, if any, to be…