Obermiller v. Patow

Richard Obermiller was killed at approximately 2:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 10, 1967, when the car he was driving failed to negotiate a curve and struck a utility pole. At the time of his death Obermiller was drunk. His wife and children brought this action against two of the taverns visited by Obermiller in the hours immediately before his death, alleging liability under the dramshop act. MCLA 436.22; MSA 18.993. Verdicts of no cause of action were returned in favor of both defehdants. Plaintiffs appeal. Defendant Urich cross-appeals. It is our opinion that plaintiffs are entitled to a new…