Stober v. Halsey

At the time of the accident the plaintiff was riding as a guest in a car owned by the defendant and being driven by one Johnson. The defendant was also riding in the car, and Johnson was driving at her request. There is evidence that Johnson was intoxicated at the time.

The facts are more fully stated on a prior appeal (Stober v. Halsey, 88 Cal.App.2d 660 [199 P.2d 318]). It was there held that an owner, who is also riding in a car, is liable for injuries sustained by a guest where the driver is guilty of wilful misconduct or intoxication, provided that a relation of master and servant,…