Slutter v. Homer

This appeal from a judgment on a directed verdict for the appellee at the close of the appellant’s case, involves two questions: the applicability of Code (1957) Article 66^2, Sec. 234, and the legal effect of the negligence of the driver of the automobile upon the appellant, who was a joint owner of the car, the mother of the driver, and a passenger therein.

The evidence adduced by the appellant was that the accident occurred in North Beach, Maryland, a resort area, at the intersection of Erie Avenue and Third Street, at about noon on a clear day. The appellant was in the right front seat of…