Dixon v. Cowles

VANCE, Judge:

This case requires an interpretation of certain sections of the Motor Vehicle Reparations Act, KRS 304.39-010 — 304.39-340. The facts are not in dispute. The issue is whether one who is a passenger in an uninsured automobile, but who does not own, operate or maintain a motor vehicle in this state, is barred by KRS 304.39-060 from asserting tort liability for injuries received in an automobile accident. The trial court held the action is barred. We reverse.

It is undisputed that appellant, while riding as a passenger in an automobile operated by her husband, was injured as a result…