People v. Florida

Defendant appeals as of right from a jury verdict in the Recorder’s Court, Traffic and Ordinance Division, of manslaughter in the operation of an automobile. MCLA 750.321; MSA 28.553. October 16, 1973, he was sentenced to a term of 3 to 15 years in prison.

Because defendant’s credibility, the degree of negligent operation of the vehicle, and the proper definition of gross negligence are the essential elements in issue on this appeal, a recitation of the facts is important. Sometime before midnight May 25, 1973, defendant and deceased, owner of the vehicle involved, were engaged in drinking…