Penington v. Beamon

Plaintiff, Harry Lee Beamon, Jr., obtained a jury verdict against the defendant, William Carey Penington, Jr., for personal injuries sustained while riding as a guest passenger in an automobile operated by defendant. Judgment was entered on the verdict, and defendant is here on a writ of error.

Defendant’s sole contention is that the evidence is not sufficient to support the finding of gross negligence. 1

Plaintiff’s injuries arose out of a single car accident which occurred between 2:30 and 3:15 o’clock in the afternoon of May 9, 1966, while defendant was operating his Austin-Healey…