103 Ohio App. 113 - Sabo v. Marn’s Empirical Analysis

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6 state decisions

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1. “Although a contract or arrangement for transportation of a passenger may be express or implied, no implied contract or obligation having the effect of increasing the liability of the motorist by reason of a 'passenger' status may come into operation by reason of the mere payment of a small 'sum unless such payment is made under such facts and circumstances as would raise an inference of the acquiescence of the motorist in the assumption of such increased liability. In other words, to create the status of 'passenger' when there is no express agreement for transportation with payment therefor, the surrounding circumstances must be such as to indicate to the motorist, as a reasonable person, that one enjoying transportation at his hands is riding as his 'passenger' rather than as his 'guest.'”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Jennings v. Hodges

2. “There was no express contract between these young men. They were in no sense joint adventurers having a mutual business interest in this trip. In fact, it was not a business trip at all but a social excursion, the purpose of which was to have a ride and get a cup of coffee at Jimmy's Truck Stop.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Jennings v. Hodges