Galloway v. Perkins
Supreme Court of Alabama
Appeal from Gadsden City Court. Heard before Hon. John H. Disque. Action by Ida Perkins, as administratrix, against Charles Galloway for damages for the death of her intestate in an automobile accident. Judgment for plaintiff and defendant appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtMayfield, J.
This case involves the extent of the liability of the owner or operator of an automobile to a guest, as for injury or death caused by the overturning of the automobile. This is the second appeal. See report of former, Perkins v. Galloway, 194 Ala. 265, 69 South. 875, L. R. A. 1916E, 1190. _ On the former appeal the authorities, both English and American, state and federal, as well as the text-books on the subject, were reviewed at some length by Justice Thomas; and it was there held:
“1. One not a common carrier, who voluntarily undertakes to transport another, is responsible for injury to the…
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