Thompson v. Aultman & Taylor Machinery Co.

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Mason, J.:

A collision took place between an automobile driven by C. H. Glazier, an agent of the Aultman & Taylor Machinery Company, and a buggy in which Mrs. E. D. Thompson was driving. Her husband recovered a judgment against the company and its agent on account of injuries to her and to the property. The company appeals.

The principal question involved is whether there was any evidence that at the time of the accident Glazier was acting within the scope of his employment as the company’s agent. Its contention is that he had been given a vacation,…