GHAFOOR v. TAJ


516 P.2d 75 (1973)

Sabar Abdul GHAFOOR, Respondent, v. Sayed Salhuddin TAJ, Appellant.

Supreme Court of Oregon, In Banc.

Decided November 23, 1973.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

James H. Gidley, Portland, argued the cause for appellant. With him on the brief were Cosgrave & Kester, Portland.

Gary K. Jensen, Eugene, argued the cause for respondent. With him on the brief were Dwyer & Jensen, Eugene.


HOWELL, Justice.

Plaintiff was injured in an automobile accident while he was riding as a passenger in defendant's vehicle. The jury returned a verdict against the defendant. Defendant appeals, contending that the trial court erred in denying his motion for a directed verdict. In effect, defendant is arguing that plaintiff was a guest as a matter of law.1

The facts are undisputed. Plaintiff and defendant had both lived in Afghanistan...

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