Bowermaster v. Universal Producing Co.

Plaintiff-administrator seeks to recover damages on account of his decedent’s alleged wrongful death. The decedent, riding in an automobile as a guest of defendant Barns, received injuries when the automobile, being driven by Barns, collided with a truck. The remaining appellants were owners of the car and had consented to its use by Barns. Plaintiff claims the injuries received eventually caused decedent’s death-.

Section 5026-bl, Code 1931, provides that the owner or operator of a vehicle shall not be liable for any damages to any passenger or person riding in said automobile as a guest,…