Schneider ex rel. Schneider v. Parish

This action was brought under section 321.494 of the Iowa Code of 1946, designated as the “guest statute.” The section is identical with the same numbered statute in the Code of 1950. The petition was filed jointly by the guest passenger who was injured, J. Nelson Schneider, a minor, by his next friend, John. H. Schneider; and by his father, John H. Schneider, claiming for loss of services of J. Nelson Schneider, and for expenses incurred. The cause was submitted to a jury, which re*1149turned.-a verdict for J. Nelson Schneider in the sum of $6750 and for John H. Schneider for $2500.

The accident…