New York Court of Appeals

Hazen A. Gochee, Respondent v. John A. Wagner, Appellant

November 17, 1931257 N.Y. 344

Summary

The New York Court of Appeals held that when the owner of a vehicle is present in the car, the negligence of the driver is imputable to the owner, barring the owner's recovery for his own injuries or vehicle damage. The Court reversed the Appellate Division and dismissed the complaint.