Dellwo v. Pearson
Minnesota Supreme Court
107 N.W.2d 859 (1961)
Relevant factsFree
A 12-year-old boy, Pearson (defendant), drove his boat over the Dellwos' (plaintiffs) trailing fishing line, catching it in his propeller and causing a reel to break and injure Jeanette Dellwo's eye; the trial court instructed the jury to judge Pearson's conduct against a child of similar age, mental capacity, and experience, and the jury found for Pearson.
IssueFree
Whether, when a minor is operating an automobile, airplane, or powerboat, the minor is held to the same standard of care as an adult.