City of Detroit Ex Rel. Watson v. Blue Ribbon Auto Drivers' Ass'n

James Dunbar procured a license for the calendar year 1924 and gave a bond under which he operated a taxicab in the city of Detroit. He continued to operate his cab during 1925, but did not secure a 1925 license until March 6th of that year. On January 6,1925, Amanda Watson, plaintiff herein, was struck and seriously injured by Dunbar’s cab. The accident was due to the carelessness and recklessness of the driver. Mrs. Watson sued Dunbar and recovered a judgment on which there is unpaid an amount in excess of the bond. In this suit against the surety on the bond, tried before the court without…