LOCHARD v. VOSIKA


515 P.2d 1320 (1973)

Scott A. LOCHARD, Respondent, v. Larry D. VOSIKA, Appellant.

Supreme Court of Oregon.

Decided November 23, 1973.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

William E. Duhaime, Medford, argued the cause for appellant. With him on the briefs were John W. Eads, Jr., and Brophy, Wilson & Duhaime, Medford.

William H. Ferguson, Medford, argued the cause for respondent. With him on the brief were Grant & Ferguson, Medford.

Before O'CONNELL, C.J., and DENECKE, HOLMAN, TONGUE, HOWELL and BRYSON, JJ.


TONGUE, Justice.

This is an action by a guest passenger for damages for personal injuries resulting from a one-car automobile accident. Defendant, the driver of the automobile, appeals from a judgment based upon a jury verdict for the plaintiff. We affirm.

The principal question to be decided is whether there was sufficient evidence of gross negligence to be submitted to the jury over defendant's motion for a directed verdict.

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