O'DOWD v. Linehan

I

Facts and Proceedings

Saturday night, May 26, 1962, John Gutekunst, age 25, had a date with Carol McClintic. She owned a Ford Galaxie convertible in which they drove to the Eagle’s Nest Tavern located on the south side of Clark Lake in Jackson County, arriving at approximately 10:30. They drank some beer. Around 12:30, Robert Emmons entered the tavern. John Gutekunst had known him since high school days. Emmons was accompanied by plaintiff’s decedent, Mrs. O’Dowd. The time was spent with conversation, beer and games. Upon the closing of the tavern, the two couples left intending to drive to…