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Evidence - Presumptions - Statutory Presumption Of Due Care In Wrongful Death Action, Francis X. Beytagh Jr. Feb 1962

Evidence - Presumptions - Statutory Presumption Of Due Care In Wrongful Death Action, Francis X. Beytagh Jr.

Michigan Law Review

Consolidation of two actions arising from a multi-vehicle highway accident resulted in verdicts in both causes against appellants. One action was brought against appellants by the administratrix of a deceased driver under a wrongful death statute, and resulted in a verdict for the administratrix because of a statutory presumption of deceased's due care. The other action was a personal injury suit by a third party against appellants and the administratrix as co-defendants, and resulted in a verdict exonerating the deceased driver, despite circumstances raising an inference of his negligence. Appellants' motions for judgment notwithstanding the verdict and new trial were …


Negligence-Res Ipsa Loquitur-Presumption Of Management From Ownership-Unattended Automobile Dec 1930

Negligence-Res Ipsa Loquitur-Presumption Of Management From Ownership-Unattended Automobile

Michigan Law Review

After the sound of a crash, the defendant's motortruck was found on the plaintiff's porch. Held, the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur was applicable.