Walker v. Moser

WALDEN, Chief Judge.

This is a suit for damages arising out of an automobile collision. Plaintiffs were riding as guest passengers in the automobile driven by the defendant. After introduction of all the evidence defendant moved for a directed verdict on the ground that there was no showing of gross negligence as required by the automobile guest statute. The motion was granted and judgment was entered for defendant. Plaintiffs appeal. We reverse.

As stated in Maloy, Fla. Appellate Prac. & Proc., § 10.16:

“The same rule applies to appeals from directed verdicts as applies to appeals from summary…