Wolfson v. Rainey

This was an action for damages, brought against a stepfather on account of injuries caused by his automobile while being driven by his stepdaughter. Upon the conclusion of the plaintiff’s evidence a nonsuit was granted, and the exception is to that judgment.

1. It was held in Griffin v. Russell, 144 Ga. 275 (87 S. E. 10, L. R. A. 1916F, 216, Ann. Cas. 1917D, 994), that where a father provides an automobile for the purpose of furnishing his family with pleasure and comfort, and a member of his family uses such automobile for that purpose, the use of the automobile therefor is within the scope…