Owens v. Holmes

This is an action for damages for personal injuries suffered as the result of the alleged negligent operation of a motor vehicle, brought by Marthine Owens, a minor, by her guardian ad litem, as plaintiff, against Walter E. Holmes, as defendant. The case was tried to a jury. Upon conclusion of the trial defendant’s motion for a directed verdict in his favor was sustained, and, based upon such directed verdict, judgment was entered for defendant. Plaintiff appeals.

The accident which gave rise to this action occurred a few miles south of Eiddle, in Douglas county, Oregon, on a county road which…