Whitworth v. Bynum

OPINION

LEVY, Justice.

This is an appeal from the granting of a motion for summary judgment in favor of the appellee, Douglas Bynum, Jr.

Personal injuries were sustained by the appellant, L. D. Whitworth, as the result of an automobile accident while riding as a passenger in a car being driven by the appellee, Douglas Bynum, Jr. The. appellant was the appellee’s nephew by marriage; the appellee’s sister was the mother of the appellant’s wife.

The appellant was a non-paying passenger, or guest, in the car owned and operated by the appellee. Thus, the appellant was precluded from recovery against…