Reeves v. Beekman

— Plaintiff, Kermit G. Reeves, sought damages for injuries received while riding in an automobile owned and operated by defendant, Delores Beekman. Plaintiff’s petition alleged that defendant, Gerald Beekman, was the owner of the car. This was apparently a mistake. He was neither owner nor operator. The court dismissed the case against him. Delores Beekman will be referred to as the defendant.

At the close of all the evidence the court sustained defendant’s motion and directed a verdict for defendant. Plaintiff’s motion for new trial was overruled and plaintiff appealed.

The issues are the…