Carden v. Evans Ex Rel. Evans

John A. Fogleman, Justice.

This appeal invokes the application of the automobile “guest statutes” [Ark. Stat. Ann. §§ 75-913 and 75-915 (Repl. 1957).] Appeal was taken from a judgment based upon a jury verdict after the trial judge denied a motion for a directed verdict at the conclusion of the evidence offered on behalf of appellee. Appellant then rested without presenting any testimony and renewed the motion which was again denied.

The suit was brought by appellee Bertha J. Evans, as mother and next friend of Martha Jane Evans, a minor, against appellant Jake Carden, also a minor. Viewing the…