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Vesely v. Sager
California Supreme Court
486 P.2d 151 (1971)
- Written by Kheana Pollard, JD
Facts
William Sager (defendant) owned Buckhorn Lodge. Buckhorn Lodge served a customer alcohol long after closing time, and the customer became visibly drunk. The only road to leave Buckhorn Lodge was a steep, winding, narrow road. When the customer left Buckhorn lodge, the customer drove the wrong way on the road and crashed into the car of Miles Vesely (plaintiff), injuring Vesely. Vesely brought suit against Sager. The trial court found in favor of Sager under the theory that someone who sells alcohol to a customer is not responsible for injuries that result from that customer’s drunkenness. Vesely appealed.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Wright, C.J.)
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