Sherman v. Yarger

This case involves the application of that portion of the motor vehicle law commonly known as the gnest act (Act No. 19, Pub. Acts 1929, 1 Comp. Laws 1929, § 4648), which reads:

“Provided, however, That no person, transported by the owner or operator of a motor vehicle as his guest without payment for such transportation shall have a cause of action for damages against such owner or operator for injury, death or loss, in case of accident, unless such accident shall have been caused by the gross negligence or wilful and wanton misconduct of the owner or operator of such motor vehicle and unless…