Patterson v. Cushman

AREND, Justice.

The plaintiff, Wilbern B. Patterson, brought this action as next friend on behalf of his minor son for injuries sustained by the latter as a consequence of the alleged negligent operation by the defendant, Helen Cushman, of an automobile maintained as a family car by herself and her husband, the other defendant. From a verdict and judgment of nonliability in favor of the defendants, the plaintiff prosecutes this appeal. Pertinent facts will be raised as they may be required for an. understanding of each issue as it is being discussed in this opinion.

The first issue raised by…