Ludwig v. Johnson

Opinion op the Court by

Judge Rees

Affirming in part and reversing in part.

This is an action for damages for personal injuries resulting from the alleged negligent operation of an automobile by the appellee Darwin Johnson. Appellant, who was the plaintiff below, was riding in the automobile as the guest of Darwin Johnson at the time of the accident in which he received his alleged injuries. The appellee Thomas J. Johnson was made a defendant on the theory that he was liable under the “family purpose” doctrine..

It is alleged in the petition in substance that the appellant was injured while…