STEWART V. MOTTS
654 A.2d 535 (1995)
NATURE OF THE CASE: Stewart (P) sought review of a decision that affirmed a judgment in
favor of Motts (D) in P's negligence action seeking damages for personal injuries.
FACTS: Stewart (P) stopped at Motts' (D) auto repair shop and offered assistance to D in
repairing an automobile fuel tank. In an effort to start and move the car without the gas
tank attached, P suggested and then poured gasoline into the carburetor. D was to turn the
ignition key at a given moment. The car backfired, caused an explosion and resulted in P
suffering severe burns to his upper body. The exact sequence of the events is contested. P
sued D and asked the judge to instruct the jury that gasoline was a very dangerous substance
that required a high degree of care in handling. The judge refused and the verdict went to
D. P appealed.
ISSUE:
RULE OF LAW:
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LEGAL ANALYSIS:
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