GOETSCH v. MATHESON

No. 48573.

68 N.W.2d 77 (1955)

Harold E. GOETSCH, a minor, by Grace J. Goetsch, his mother and next friend, Appellant, v. Carl B. MATHESON and Leonard Matheson, Appellees. Grace J. GOETSCH, Appellant, v. Carl B. MATHESON and Leonard Matheson, Appellees.

Supreme Court of Iowa.

Rehearing Denied March 11, 1955.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Burt & Prichard, Emmetsburg, for appellants.

Kelly, Spies & Culver, Emmetsburg, for appellees.


SMITH, Justice.

The sole question here is the sufficiency of the evidence of recklessness to create a jury question. The Record is commendably condensed to present that problem.

Harold E. Goetsch (17) the injured guest was, on August 28, 1952, riding in a car driven by his friend, defendant Leonard Matheson, and owned by Leonard's father, defendant Carl B. Matheson. The guest relationship and owner's consent to use of the car are unquestioned.

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