Goober v. Nix

Evans, Judge.

Edward Goober sued Tom Nix and Tyson Motor Company, a corporation, for injuries arising out of an auto collision. He alleged that the vehicle in which he was riding was owned by the corporation and driven by its employee, Nix. Plaintiff charged both gross and ordinary negligence against the defendants, as well as negligent entrustment by the corporation of its vehicle to Nix as a person known to be a reckless, careless and incompetent driver. The defendants denied the material portions of the complaint, and further alleged that plaintiff assumed the risk by voluntarily riding…