Robinson v. Lindsay

Robinson v. Lindsay
92 Wash.2d 410, 598 P.2d 392 (1979)

Facts: Robinson got her thumb injured by Anderson while he was operating a snowmobile.

Procedure: Trial court found for Anderson; they then ordered a new trial since the jury instructions should have included something about adult standard of care. Appeal is over that decision.

Issue: Should a minor operating a snowmobile be held to an adult standard of care?

Holding: Yes.

Reasoning: When involved in dangerous activities, minors should be held to an adult standard of care. Though accidents can occur