Williams v. Grand Trunk Western Railroad

On March 3,1953, Marilyn Ruth Daniels, a 13-year-old girl, plaintiff herein by her guardian, together with 2 other girls had driven from Lansing to Battle Creek to visit a mutual friend. They were guest passengers in a car operated by its owner Jewel Gill. On arrival in Battle Creek in the early evening they drove to the home of one Phyllis Virgil. Thereafter Mr. Gill proceeded across the street to a poolroom. He loaned his car to the girls in order that they might visit Phyllis’ mother-in-law. Plaintiff, sitting in the right front seat, was 1 of 4 girls in the car then being driven by a Mrs.…