guest statutes

guest statutes
Statutes relative to the liability of the owner or operator of a motor vehicle, aircraft, or pleasure boat, for injury to a guest. 8 Am J2d Auto § 471; Avi § 81; 12 Am J2d Boats § 37.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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