Helen Cherwien, Appellants v. Philip J. Geiter, Respondent

Summary

The New York Court of Appeals affirmed the trial judgment, holding that under New York common law the owner of a motor vehicle is not liable for the negligent driving of his adult son, and that Section 59 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law, while creating statutory liability, does not apply to accidents occurring in another state. The court rejected the family‑car doctrine and held that the statute has no extraterritorial effect.