Haacke v. Lease

OPINION

By GEIGER, PJ.

This is an appeal from the judgment of the Court of Common Pleas of Clark County, .Ohio, based upon special verdict rendered in an action wherein the plaintiff sought to recover from the defendant for injuries received, due to the fact that the automobile driven by the defendant left the highway and overturned, resulting in injuries to the plaintiff. The verdict was for $2,000.00.

This action involves the provisions and correct interpretation of a portion of §6308-6 GC, commonly known as the “guest statute”. The statute provides that the owner shall not be liable for loss…