Kaufman v. Tripple

This is an action by Raymond Kaufman to recover damages for personal injuries suffered by him while riding as a guest in an automobile owned and operated by George Tripple. The jury returned a verdict for Kaufman against Tripple in the amount of $21,974.75. Tripple has appealed.

On May 31, 1962, Tripple was engaged in the wholesale distribution of beer and had been so engaged for 10 years. At 10 a.m. on said day, Kaufman was in George’s Tavern in Gering when Tripple came in. Tripple told Kaufman he had to< call on beer customers in Bayard and Bridgeport and asked Kaufman to ride along with…