McHUGH v. BROWN


125 A.2d 583 (1956)

Elizabeth McHUGH, a minor by her next friend, John T. McHugh, and John T. McHugh, individually, Appellants, v. James L. BROWN, William H. Segars, Albert Donald Williams (sometimes known as Donald Williams) and Albert A. Williams, Appellees.

Supreme Court of Delaware.

October 3, 1956.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Edward W. Cooch, Jr., and Januar D. Bove, Jr., Wilmington, for appellants.

William H. Bennethum, Morford & Bennethum, Wilmington, for appellees.

SOUTHERLAND, C. J., BRAMHALL, Justice, and CAREY, Judge, sitting.


SOUTHERLAND, Chief Justice.

The main questions presented are two:

1. Was there any evidence of wilful or wanton disregard of the rights of others on the part of the operator of the automobile in which the minor plaintiff was riding as a guest when injured?

2. Under the statutes making a parent or car-owner liable for negligence of a minor in operating the car, is the parent or owner liable to a guest in a...

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