Duncan v. Hutchinson

The decision of this case calls for the construction of Section 6308-6, General Code, popularly known as the “Ohio Guest Statute.” Its context is as follows:

“The owner., operator or person responsible for the operation of a motor vehicle shall not be liable for loss or damage arising from injuries to or death of a guest while being transported without payment therefor in or upon said motor vehicle, resulting from the operation thereof, unless such injuries or death are caused by the wilful or wanton misconduct of such operator, owner or person responsible for the operation of said motor…