Manuel v. McKissack

Willie H. Manuel (plaintiff) sued Laura McKissack and William Murrell d/b/a B & M Tavern (defendant) and James E. Bruce (Bruce), alleging that on March 9,1972, plaintiff was injured by a bullet negligently fired by Bruce during the course of Bruce’s employment at defendant’s tavern.

Defendant’s answer denied that Bruce was acting in the course of his employment at her tavern, that plaintiff was exercising due care or suffered injuries as he alleged.

Defendant filed a motion for summary judgment. Attached was Laura McKissack’s sworn statement stating that, although Bruce was a part-time…