Shryock v. Madrid

I respectfully dissent and would affirm the decision of the trial court.

The rationale behind the family purpose doctrine is that an automobile owner, in furnishing or maintaining a vehicle for the general use and convenience of his family, is to be held liable for the negligent operation of the vehicle by a member of his family. See Boes v. Howell, 24 N.M. 142, 173 P. 966 (1918). See also Pavlos v. Albuquerque National Bank, 82 N.M. 759, 487 P.2d 187 (Ct.App.1971). The family purpose doctrine is based on principles of agency law and master-servant law. State Farm Mutual Automobile Ins. Co. v.…