Shumaker v. Kline

This case involves the question of whether plaintiff, John Shumaker, was a passenger for hire or a guest passenger. The essential facts are not in dispute. On December 24, 1949, plaintiff, John Shumaker, lived with his wife and son at Owosso, Michigan. He was employed at the Junedale Market in Flint, Michigan, as a meat cutter. Defendant, Edward Kline, was also employed at the Junedale Market as a meat cutter.

On the day in question the Junedale Market gave a party for its employees, which included plaintiff and defendant. On work days plaintiff traveled from Flint to Owosso on a bus. He…