Leebove v. Rovin

Plaintiff sued for injuries she received in an automobile accident when a car driven by defendant Marcelle Bovin, and owned by defendant Harry Bovin, went out of control on the Indiana turnpike. The 2 ladies involved were friends and they were returning from a furniture shopping trip to Chicago as to which they had agreed upon a “kitty” to share expenses.

Issues as to whether or not plaintiff was a guest passenger within the meaning of the Indiana statute, and whether or not defendant Marcelle Bovin was guilty of negligence, were submitted to a jury in Wayne circuit court. The jury returned a…