Blood v. Austin

This action was brought against the • driver of an automobile and his wife, on account of his alleged negligence causing the death of an invited guest. • The trial court directed a verdict for the de fendants on the ground that it must be held, as a matter of law, that the evidence was insufficient to show gross negligence or wanton injury on the part of the driver. The plaintiff has appealed from a judgment on the verdict.

Doctor O. B. Austin will be spoken of as the respondent. He and his wife invited Mr. and Mrs. Blood to join them in a trip from Aberdeen to Port Townsend and return, in the…