Franzoni v. Ravenna

Ravenna’s automobile, in which Franzoni was riding as a gratuitous guest, collided with a truck driven by Peterson. Franzoni was hurt, and he brought this suit against both Ravenna and Peterson, claiming a recovery against the former on the ground of gross negligence, and against the latter on the ground of ordinary negligence. A trial by jury resulted in a verdict for Peterson and against Ravenna. The latter excepted, and the only question relied upon in this Court arises from the ruling of the court refusing to grant Ravenna’s motion for a verdict.

The accident happened on the morning of…