Wayne's Adm'x v. Woods

Opinion of the Court by

Chief Justice Stites

Affirming.

The sole question presented by tbis appeal is wbetber or not an automobile dealer who places an automobile in the possession of a prospective purchaser for the purpose of permitting the customer to try out the car, and to induce him to purchase it, is liable to a third person injured by the negligent operation of the ear by the customer. It is not claimed that the customer was an inexperienced or reckless driver, or that the dealer had knowledge of any fact militating against the ability of the customer to handle the car with due regard for…