Puckett v. Pailthorpe

Kindig, J. —

Only one question is presented in this case. It relates to a construction of Section 5026-bl of the 1927 Code. That legislative enactment reads as follows:

“The owner or operator of a motor vehicle shall not be liable for any damages to any passenger or person riding in said motor vehicle as a guest or by invitation and not for hire, unless damage is caused as a result of the driver of said motor vehicle being under the influence of intoxicating liquor or because of the reckless operation by him of such motor vehicle.”

Material portions of appellant’s petition include these words…