CORDAS V. PEERLESS TRANSPORTATION CO.
City Ct. of N.Y., 27 N.Y.S.2d 198 (1941)
NATURE OF THE CASE: This was an action to recover damages for negligence.
FACTS: An armed robber was being pursued by his victim when the robber jumped into a taxi
owned by Peerless Transportation Co. (D). The robber pointed a gun at the driver and told
him to go. The driver obeyed. The driver then saw the victim following and yelling, 'stop
thief!'. The armed robber threatened to blow the drivers brains out unless he obeyed his
commands. With the motor of the cab still running, the driver swung open his door, slammed
on the brakes, and jumped out of the car. The motor was still running and the car hit Cordas
(P) and her two infant children. P sued D for negligence. The trial court dismissed the
complaint. P appealed.
ISSUE:
RULE OF LAW:
HOLDING AND DECISION:
LEGAL ANALYSIS:
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