HUGHES v. JOLLIFFE

No. 34091.

50 Wn.2d 554 (1957)

313 P.2d 678

VIC HUGHES et al., Appellants, v. LEE JOLLIFFE et al., Respondents.

The Supreme Court of Washington, Department One.

July 11, 1957.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Vincent Abbey, Warren Chan, and Frank J. Conway, for appellants.

Kahin, Carmody & Horswill, for respondents.


MALLERY, J.

On July 17, 1953, the defendants drove to the Ankenys' home for their golden wedding anniversary. Defendant Lee Jolliffe parked his car back of another car in the Ankenys' private driveway, which sloped slightly back to the street. He did not lock his car, turn his wheels against the curb, or set his emergency hand brake, but the amended complaint alleges, and the undisputed testimony shows, that he "put the automatic gear shift into PARK." This mechanical...

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