Bailey v. Brown

Since the parties agree that plaintiff’s decedent was a guest in defendant’s car, the *65liability that must be shown for plaintiff to prevail is regulated by R. C. 4515.02, commonly known as the “guest statute,” which states:

“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, resulting from the operation of said motor vehicle, while such guest is being transported without payment therefor in or upon said motor vehicle, unless such injuries or death are caused by the willful or…