Snyder v. Eriksen

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Johnston, C. J.:

A motor truck owned by the defendant, C. J. Eriksen, and driven by Vernon Pettit, his employee, was driven upon a sidewalk, running down and severely injuring the plaintiff, M. A. Snyder, who was walking upon the sidewalk. She recovered a judgment for $500 and the defendant appeals.

Defendant was a dealer in household goods in Lawrence, and had several employees, among whom was Pettit who was principally engaged in blacking stoves and assisting other employees in the delivery of goods. On the day of the accident the employees of…