Bennett v. Thompson

MILLS, j.

Plaintiff brings this suit to recover damages for personal injuries sustained in an automobile accident at Colfax, La., January 1, 1932.

She alleges that she was a passenger in a ear driven by Dr. Woodall, which was carelessly and negligently backed into by a truck belonging to defendant, driven by Thurman Duckworth, an employee of defendant, on business of defendant.

Answering, defendant specifically denies that Duckworth was driving the car with his knowledge or consent or within the scope of employment. Then, without pleading in the alternative, he avers that Dr. Woodall was not in…