McBride v. Dexter

This case presents an appeal from a verdict for the defendant returned by direction of the court at the close of plaintiff’s evidence. The issues revolve largely around Code section 321.494, Code of 1958, commonly known as the Iowa Guest .Statute. Because of its importance in the case we set it out herewith:

“321.494. Guest statute. 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…