Eagle Stevedores, Inc. v. Thomas

CARROLL, Judge.

Appellee, plaintiff below, while standing near a lunch truck in. a street end or extension located in a harbor dock area, was struck and injured by a small motor operated vehicle referred to as a “tow-motor.” The vehicle was owned by the corporate defendant and operated by the individual defendant with the former’s knowledge and consent. A jury trial resulted in a verdict and judgment for plain*552tiff for $7,500. .On appeal it is contended that the dangerous instrumentality doctrine as referable to motor vehicles1 was not applicable because the vehicle involved was not licensed…