Legal Opinion
Toner v. G & C Ford Co.
District Court of Appeal of Florida
Decided June 10, 1971No. N-563PublishedCited by 7 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
RAWLS, Judge.
Plaintiff Toner appeals a directed verdict for defendant, G & C Ford Company, and its insured. This automobile accident case presents the question of Toner’s status (a passenger) with respect to the vicarious liability of defendant automobile owner.
Salient allegations of the instant complaint are that on a day certain G & C Ford Company owned a motor vehicle which was being operated with its consent by defendant McGowan; that an accident occurred resulting in injuries to plaintiff Toner who was a passenger; and said injuries were proximately caused by the gross negligence of…
2Cases cited9 opinions
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- Florida Power and Light Co. v. PriceSupreme Court of Florida · 1964
- May v. Palm Beach Chemical CompanySupreme Court of Florida · 1955
- Hertz Corporation v. HellensDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 1962
- Engleman v. TraegerSupreme Court of Florida · 1931
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- Almon v. Enterprise Leasing Co.District Court of Appeal of Florida · 1989
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