Practice point: In the case of a rear-end collision, the owner and operator of the front vehicle are entitled to summary judgment on liability unless the following vehicle's driver offers a non-negligent explanation.
Students should note that depositions are not needed since the opponents of the motion had personal knowledge of the facts, pursuant to CPLR 3212[f]).
Case: Avant v. Cepin Livery Corp., NY Slip Op 04924 (1st Dept. 2010)
Here is the opinion.
Monday's issue: Motion practice.
