Williams v. United States

ROCHE, Chief Judge.

Plaintiff brought this action under the Federal Tort Claims Act, 28 U.S.C. §§ 1346, 2671 et seq., to recover damages for injuries sustained by her due to the negligent operation of an army vehicle by an intoxicated soldier. The negligence and plaintiff’s injuries were not disputed by the defendant. The sole question presented for consideration by the trial court was whether the soldier was acting within the course and scope of his employment within the purview of the Tort Claims Act. On June 4, 1952, this court entered judgment in favor of defendant.- Williams v. United…