Senechal v. Bauman

(Pro Tempore)

Plaintiff-appellant brought an action against defendant-respondent for injuries alleged to have been caused by defendant’s ordinary negligence. Defendant was the owner of the car. Plaintiff made no payment for his transportation and was driving at the time of the accident. Plaintiff alleged that the accident was caused by defendant, who was sitting in the front seat beside plaintiff, taking control of the steering wheel and causing the car to veer off the road. Plaintiff’s evidence was that defendant took this action because of an erroneous belief that plaintiff had lost control…