Monday, September 15, 2008

Hudson-Connor v. Putney

Hudson-Connor v. Putney
192 Or. App. 488, 86 P.3d 106 (2004)

Facts: Defendant allowed an 11 year old boy to drive her golf cart. The boy made a mistake and hit the plaintiff, breaking her leg.

Procedure: Trial court found for the defendant.

Issue: Should the defendant be held to an adult standard of care?

Holding: No.

Reasoning: Since golf carts are not inherently dangerous and the operation of one by a minor is not an adult activity, the handing over of one to another minor is also not an adult activity.

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