Hopkins v. Droppers

Under the complaint as it was before us on the former appeal, 184 Wis. 400, 402, 198 N. W. 738, it was alleged that at the time of the injury in question Edward was operating the motorcycle contrary to law (sub. (1), sec. 85.08, Stats.) by and with the knowledge and consent of his father, the defendant Henry J. Droppers, who had furnished the motorcycle.

Upon the trial several witnesses testified that the defendant father, Henry J., forbade the son to thereafter operate the motorcycle in such violation of the statute, namely, unaccompanied by parent, guardian, or other adult person. No…