Legal Opinion
Ellis v. Community Chevrolet, Inc.
California Court of Appeal
Decided May 9, 1966No. Civ. No. 28471PublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtKaus, J.
Defendant Community Chevrolet, Inc., (“dealer”) sold a used 1955 Ford on December 29, 1959. Later that day the ear was involved in an accident. After extensive proceedings below it was held that the dealer had not properly relieved itself of its liability as owner and was vicariously responsible for the negligence of the driver under section 17150 of the Vehicle Code. Plaintiff was awarded a judgment in the sum of $1,900. The dealer appeals.
The findings of fact by the trial court are not questioned and are thus summarized:
On December 29, 1959, three brothers, Lewis G-. Purdy, Sammy Lee Purdy…
2Cases cited10 opinions
- Auer v. FrankCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1964
- Stoddart v. PeirceCalifornia Supreme Court · 1959
- Lala v. MaioranaCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1959
- Borjesson v. SimpsonCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1960
- Morgan v. MorganCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1963
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3Cited by4 opinions
- Spindler Realty Corp. v. MonningCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1966
- Duff v. DuffCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1967
- Kovacs v. SturgeonCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1969
- Duff v. DuffCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1967