WOOTTEN v. DILLARD

TC A7602 01683; SC 25239.

592 P.2d 1021 (1979)

286 Or. 129

Gerald A. WOOTTEN, Respondent, v. Michael W. DILLARD, Appellant.

Supreme Court of Oregon, In Banc.

Decided April 3, 1979.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

A. Thomas Cavanaugh, Portland, argued the cause for appellant. With him on the briefs were Richard C. Pearce and A. Thomas Cavanaugh, P.C., Portland.

Eric C. Larson, of Larson & Sharp, Gresham, argued the cause and filed a brief for respondent.


LENT, Justice.

This is an action for damages for personal injuries brought by a guest against his host driver. Defendant appeals from a judgment on a jury verdict for plaintiff. The primary issue is whether there is evidence from which the jury could find that plaintiff's injuries resulted from gross negligence on the part of the defendant. We find there is and affirm.

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