Howe v. Leighton

Decision Date04 January 1910
Citation75 N.H. 601,75 A. 102
PartiesHOWE v. LEIGHTON. WHEELER v. SAME.
CourtNew Hampshire Supreme Court

Exceptions from Superior Court, Cheshire County.

Actions by Gardner T. Howe and by P. Maurice Wheeler against George B. Leighton. Order of nonsuit in each case, and plaintiff in each excepts. Exceptions overruled.

The plaintiffs were Injured on the same day by collision with the defendant's automobile while it was being driven by his chauffeur. At the time of both accidents the chauffeur was not using the automobile upon his master's business, but was riding for pleasure, without the knowledge or consent of the defendant.

Joseph Madden, for plaintiffs.

Cain & Benton, for defendant.

PER CURIAM. The orders made were in accordance with the decision in Danforth v. Fisher, 75 N. H.111, 71 Atl. 535, 21 L. R. A. (N. S.) 93.

Exceptions overruled. All concurred.

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