Delair v. McAdoo
Pennsylvania Supreme Court
188 A. 181 (1936)
Relevant factsFree
McAdoo's (defendant) car swerved into Delair's (plaintiff) car after McAdoo's rear tire blew out while worn down to the point that the tread or inner lining was visible; a jury found McAdoo liable for negligence based on driving with defective tires, and McAdoo moved for judgment notwithstanding the verdict, arguing he didn't know the tire was dangerous.
IssueFree
Whether a party may be found negligent for driving on defective tires.