Whang v. Hong

*127LATOURETTE, J.

Y. K. Whang, in his individual capacity, recovered a judgment of $15,580.00, against Arnold Emil Houglum and John Hong for loss of services occasioned by the death of his nine year old son, Lynne Whang. Defendant John Hong appeals.

The death resulted from a collision of the automobiles of Houglum and Hong at the intersection of two roads East of Portland near Gresham. The minor child was riding as a guest passenger with his uncle, defendant Hong.

In his complaint, plaintiff charges Hong with gross negligence in the operation of his automobile. The first question raised is whether…