McPhearson v. Sullivan

OPINION

LANGDON, Justice.

This case was initiated under the guest act, Article 6701b, § 1, Vernon’s Ann.Civ. St., for injuries sustained by the plaintiff, Loraine McPhearson, on February 6, 1966, while a passenger in a car owned and driven by the defendant, James J. Sullivan. The petition alleged gross negligence in driving at an excessive rate of speed, in failing to keep proper control, and in driving while intoxicated. At the close of plaintiff’s case a verdict was directed for the defendant.

We affirm.

The evidence offered by the plaintiff concerning the events leading up to the collision of…