Legal Opinion

Dunn v. Stumbers

Superior Court of Delaware

Decided September 25, 1961No. 1015PublishedCited by 11 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Duffy, J.:

This is an action for personal injuries sustained by plaintiff while a passenger in an automobile driven by defendant William E. Stumbers (“Stumbers”). It is alleged that the injuries resulted from Stumbers’ negligence. After discovery was had, both defendants moved for summary judgment on the basis of the Delaware Guest Statute. 21 Del. C. § 6101.

The following facts appear from the record now before the Court:

Stumbers was the manager of a restaurant operated by defendant Charcoal Bowl, Inc. (“Charcoal Bowl”), at which plaintiff was employed as a waitress. On March 30, 1960,…

2Cases cited4 opinions

  1. Wilmington Country Club v. Delaware Liquor CommissionSuperior Court of Delaware · 1952
  2. Engle v. PolandSuperior Court of Delaware · 1952
  3. Elliott v. CamperSuperior Court of Delaware · 1937
  4. Robb v. Ramey Associates, Inc.Superior Court of Delaware · 1940

3Cited by11 opinions

  1. Mumford v. RobinsonSupreme Court of Delaware · 1967
  2. James Walter Truitt, a Minor, by Howard Truitt, His Next Friend, and Pearl L. Truitt, and Howard Truitt, Individually v. Russell Lowell GainesCourt of Appeals for the Third Circuit · 1963
  3. Cook v. PryorCourt of Appeals of Maryland · 1968
  4. Fields v. Synthetic Ropes, Inc.Supreme Court of Delaware · 1966
  5. Loper v. StreetSupreme Court of Delaware · 1980

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