HANKINS v. BATES


534 P.2d 170 (1975)

Lori Lee HANKINS, by and through Her Guardian Ad Litem, Ronald N. Hankins, Appellant, v. Robert BATES and Raymond Messer, Respondents.

Supreme Court of Oregon, In Banc.

Decided April 17, 1975.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Gary L. Hill, Roseburg, argued the cause for appellant. On the brief was Randolph Slocum of Solcum & Poole, Roseburg.

Paul E. Geddes of Geddes, Walton & Richmond, Roseburg, argued the cause and filed a brief for respondents. Also on the brief were Long, Neuner, Dole & Caley and Eldon F. Caley, Roseburg.


O'CONNELL, Chief Justice.

This is an action to recover damages for personal injuries alleged to have been caused by defendants' negligent conduct. The jury found for plaintiff but the trial court entered a judgment notwithstanding the verdict from which plaintiff appeals. The sole question raised by this appeal is whether plaintiff was a guest passenger of defendants as a matter of law.

On July 29, 1973, plaintiff...

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