Palmer, Phinizy & Connell v. Heinzerling

1. “Whetlier or not the owner of an automobile is liable for damage caused by it which results from the negligence of the person operating it depends upon whether the person driving it was the agent or servant of the owner, and engaged upon the business of the owner at the time the negligence occurred. If he was such agent and engaged upon such business, the owner is responsible for injuries to persons or property caused by his negligence in operating the automobile. Aliter if he was not such agent and was not engaged upon such business.” Rape v. Barker, 25 Ga. App. 362 (103 S. E. 171).

2. The…