Ashford v. Platt

Plaintiffs brought the instant suit to recover damages under the guest passenger statute1 for injuries sustained due to defendant’s alleged gross negligence. Defendant Platt was an uninsured motorist and the record discloses that he was not served with a copy of the summons and complaint. Under the Motor Vehicle Accident Claims Act,2 plaintiffs served the Secretary of State with a summons and complaint. The Secretary of State has defended the case both below and in this Court. Defendant Platt did not appear at trial and apparently has not been located to date. From judgment for plaintiffs,…