Adams Leasing Company v. Knighton

SAM D. JOHNSON, Justice.

Suit for personal injuries incurred by James Knighton in an automobile collision. Knighton instituted the action against the defendant owner, Adams Leasing Co., Inc., d/b/a Lone Star Cab Co., Inc. and the defendant driver, Freddie Duval. It was stipulated by the defendant owner that Du-val was in the course and scope of his employment at the time of the collision. The trial court entered judgment for the plaintiff on the jury’s verdict in the sum of $9,000 and an additional $500 exemplary damages. Defendants duly perfect appeal to this Court.

Appellants’ first point of…