Steele v. Lackey

This is an action brought under the provisions of P. L. 5113, to recover for personal injuries alleged to have been sustained by the plaintiff, riding as an invited guest in the automobile operated by the defendant, through the gross negligence of the latter. The verdict and judgment below were for the plaintiff and the cause is before us on the defendant’s exceptions. After an opinion had been prepared and handed down, the defendant moved for a reargument. The motion was granted and the issues involved were again presented upon briefs and oral argument. The following opinion embodies the…