Talley v. Bowen Construction Company

EAGER, Judge.

This action is one for damages for personal injuries sustained on September 25, 1957, when a truck collided with a car in which plaintiff was a passenger. The truck was driven by one George Figous, but was owned by P. O. White. The sole question brought here is whether Figous was at the time acting as an agent and employee of Bowen Construction Company, the respondent. The trial court directed a verdict for it and the jury found for Figous, the other defendant. Plaintiff’s motion for a new trial as to Figous .was sustained on the ground that the verdict for him was against the…