Legal Opinion

Jenkins v. Sharp

Ohio Supreme Court

Decided June 10, 1942No. 28632PublishedCited by 31 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtWilliams, J.

The sole question is whether the trial court committed prejudicial error in overruling defendant’s motion for a directed verdict in his favor, the defendant’s contention being that the evidence did not require the court to submit to the jury the issue of wanton misconduct, upon which the plaintiff, as a guest, grounded his action.

To determine this question requires an application' oí the Guest Statute, Section 6308-6, General Code, which reads as follows:

"The owner, operator or person responsible for the operation of a motor vehicle shall not be liable for loss or damage arising from injuries…

2Cases cited4 opinions

  1. Universal Concrete Pipe Co. v. BassettOhio Supreme Court · 1936
  2. Morrow v. Hume, Admx.Ohio Supreme Court · 1936
  3. Vecchio v. VecchioOhio Supreme Court · 1936
  4. Akers v. StirnOhio Supreme Court · 1940

3Cited by31 opinions

  1. Hawkins v. IvyOhio Supreme Court · 1977
  2. Masters v. New York Central Rd.Ohio Supreme Court · 1947
  3. Falls v. MortensenOregon Supreme Court · 1956
  4. Rodney v. StamanSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1952
  5. Ellis v. FergusonSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1965

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