Lines v. Teachenor

CAVE, Judge.

This is a suit for personal injuries allegedly sustained by plaintiff while riding in an automobile with defendant. The court sustained defendant’s motion to dismiss the amended petition for failure to state a claim upon which relief could be granted. Plaintiff appeals. For clarity, we shall refer to the parties as plaintiff and defendant. The amount involved is $15,000, giving this couit jurisdiction:

The collision occurred, and the cause of action, if any, arose, in Kansas. The ultimate question presented is whether the petition alleges facts fixing plaintiff’s status as a guest…