Oxenger v. Ward

Duane Oxenger was three years of age on July 1, 1930. He has brought suit by his father, Ora Oxenger, as next friend, against his uncle, Glenn J. G. Ward, defendant herein. Duane’s mother is Ward’s sister. On June 29, 1930, Duane, together with his parents and their three other young children, were the guest passengers of defendant. The latter was also accompanied by his wife and their two small children, so that there were ten persons in- defendant’s Ford car. They left their home in the morning with the intention of visiting a relative in Ohio. Defendant drove the car along the territorial…