Kitchens v. Duffield

There appears to be no dispute among the parties that these actions are governed by the laws of Ohio. Title 16, Section 457, United States Code.

Section 6308-6, General Code, effective in 1933 and commonly called the “guest statute,” reads as follows:

“The owner, operator or person responsible for the operation of a motor vehicle shall not be liable for loss or damage arising from injuries to or death of a guest while being transported without payment therefor in or upon said motor vehicle, resulting from the operation thereof, unless such injuries or death are caused by the wilful or wanton…