Greenhalgh v. Green

Plaintiff appeals from a summary judgment holding as a matter of law that plaintiff was a guest under Section 41-9-2, U. C.A. 1953 (1963 Supplement).

The facts are undisputed. Greenhalgh, Lockyer and Green, deceased, jointly planned a deer hunt similar to one they enjoyed before. Green was to supply the camper, and they agreed to share all costs. When the three were on their way, Green, the driver, missed a curve, causing the accident. Prior thereto, plaintiff had paid $6.45 for gas.

Plaintiff did not assert any reckless, wanton, or drunk driving. He contends that he was a passenger for…