Thomas v. Currier Lumber Co.

Plaintiff had verdict and judgment. Motions for judgment non obstante veredicto and a new trial were denied. Defendants appeal.

The principal question involved in this appeal is whether plaintiff, while riding in the motor vehicle at the time he sustained his injuries, was a “guest without payment for such transportation” within the meaning of 1 Comp. Laws 1929, § 4648. By stipulation of counsel this question was withdrawn from the consideration of the jury and the trial court found as a matter of law that plaintiff was not a gratuitous guest passenger.

Plaintiff is a building contractor…