Jones v. Pasco

William H. Jones brought this action by notice of motion against Laura J. Pasco to recover damages for personal injuries sustained by the plaintiff while riding as a guest in an automobile owned and operated by Miss Pasco. The defendant pleaded the general issue.

At the conclusion of all the evidence, the defendant moved to strike the evidence of the plaintiff on the ground that it did not prove gross negligence. The motion was overruled, and the case was submitted to the jury on the sole issue of gross negligence. All of the seven instructions of..the court, except one bearing on the amount…