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JOHNSON v. HASSETT

Civ. No. 8968.

217 N.W.2d 771 (1974)

Ronald W. JOHNSON and Lee Hassett, Plaintiffs and Appellees, v. Byron HASSETT, Defendant and Appellant.

Supreme Court of North Dakota.

As Amended April 11, 1974.

On Rehearing May 2, 1974.

Rehearing Denied May 24, 1974.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Lewis C. Jorgenson, Devils Lake, for plaintiffs and appellees.

John M. Olson, Sp. Asst. Atty. Gen., Bismarck, for defendant and appellant.

VOGEL, Judge.

The North Dakota Guest Law, Chapter 39-15, North Dakota Century Code, provides that a "guest," defined as a person who accepts a ride in any vehicle without giving compensation therefor, cannot recover for damages caused by the ordinary negligence of his host. He can recover only if he can prove that his injuries and damages were caused by "the intoxication, willful misconduct, or gross negligence" of the owner, driver, or other person responsible for...

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