BECKET v. HUTCHINSON

No. 33885.

49 Wn.2d 888 (1957)

308 P.2d 235

MARY L. BECKET et al., Appellants, v. ROBERT N. HUTCHINSON et al., Respondents.

The Supreme Court of Washington, Department Two.

March 7, 1957.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Brethorst, Fowler, Bateman, Reed & McClure, for appellants.

Martin, Shorts & Bever, for respondents.


[1] HILL, C.J.

Quaere: Is the so-called host-guest statute applicable to motor vehicle accidents that occur on private streets and private property?

Answer: Yes.

Facts Which Raise the Question: Plaintiff Mary L. Becket was a passenger in an automobile owned by defendant East-gate Motors, Inc., and operated by defendant Robert N. Hutchinson along a private street, as distinguished from a public street or highway, when...

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