SCOTT v. SMITH

No. 3964

311 P.2d 731 (1957)

Frank SCOTT, Appellant, v. Ann SMITH, Mary Georgeann Roberts, and Howard D. Roberts, her Husband, Respondents.

Supreme Court of Nevada

May 29, 1957


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Vargas, Dillon & Bartlett, and Alex A. Garroway, Reno, for Appellant.

Stewart & Horton, of Reno, for Respondents.


EATHER, Justice.

This is an action for wrongful death resulting from an automobile accident. From judgment for the plaintiffs, pursuant to jury verdict, the defendant has taken this appeal. The principal question is whether an ordinance establishing a town speed limit was available on behalf of a guest passenger, as evidence of the neglect of the driver.

Defendant Scott and George Smith worked together in the Sonoma Inn in Winnemucca. On July 20, 1955 the...

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