Whittecar v. Cheatham

Sam RobiNSoN, Associate Justice.

Robert C. Whitte-car, Jr., a minor, was injured while riding in an automobile driven by appellee, Bernard Cheatham. Young Whit-tecar, by his father, filed this suit, alleging that Cheatham had negligently operated the automobile, and that such negligence resulted in Whittecar’s injuries. After Whit-tecar had completed the introduction of his testimony in chief, the defendant Cheatham moved for a directed verdict; the court granted the motion. It is apparent the motion was granted on the theory that Whittecar was a guest in Cheatham’s automobile, and, because of…