CORDES v. TORRISI


109 A.D.2d 813 (1985)

William Cordes et al., Appellants, v. Salvatore Torrisi, Respondent

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Second Department.

March 18, 1985


Judgment affirmed, with costs.

Plaintiffs were injured in a collision when defendant's automobile went out of control, allegedly because the steering mechanism malfunctioned. The trial court charged the emergency doctrine, over objection, in accordance with 1 PJI 2:14. The jury returned a verdict for the defendant.

Under the circumstances, the emergency charge was properly given (Liability of owner or operator...

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