California Court of Appeal April 20, 1936, Civ. 5479 (Weir v. Lukes)

PULLEN, P. J.

This appeal is taken from a judgment rendered in favor of respondent, who is the mother and heir at law of deceased William J. Weir, who was killed while riding as a guest with John Lukes, appellant herein. The action was based upon the theory that appellant was guilty of conduct which constituted wilful misconduct within the provisions of section 141% of the California Vehicle Act.