Hogan v. Finch

We recognize that the so-called “guest statute,” Section 4515.02, Revised Code, is a part of the law of Ohio and should be recognized. We also recognize that there are close cases wherein that statute is not applicable.

In the instant case, the jury was fully advised in the special and general charges as to the difference between a “guest” and a “passenger” in a motor vehicle, and that, in order to recover, the burden rested on plaintiff to establish her status as a passenger.

The charges as given are in substantial conformity with *36prior decisions of this court. See, for example, Dorn, Admr.,…