Copp v. Van Hise

WILBUR, Circuit Judge.

This action was brought by the plaintiff against the defendants to recover for injuries received by the plaintiff when the automobile in which she was riding with the defendants skidded on a wet pavement and capsized. The verdict and judgment were for plaintiff in the sum of $4,150. Defendants appeal.

The principal question on this appeal is as to the degree of care the defendants were required to exercise in driving the car. The defendants claim that plaintiff was their guest and therefore under the so-called “guest law” of Montana (Rev.Codes of Montana 1935, §§ 1748.1,…