Rowe v. Vander Kolk

Plaintiff, a guest in defendant’s automobile, seeks to recover damages for personal injuries caused by defendant’s car colliding with the rear end of a truck and semi-trailer traveling in the same direction on a public highway. At the close of plaintiff’s proofs defendant’s motion for a directed verdict was granted. This was on the ground that plaintiff had not offered testimony that defendant was guilty of gross negligence or wilful and wanton misconduct which caused the accident and, therefore, recovery was barred by the provisions of the so-called guest act. 1 • Comp. Laws 1929, § 4648.…