Jorgenson v. City of Sparta

At the time of the collision the city of Sparta required each policeman to furnish his own automobile for such use in the discharge of his duties as the department might require. In fixing the salary of the officer the use of the automobile furnished by him was taken into consideration. The issue is governed by sec. 66.095, Stats. That section provides for the recovery of damages proximately resulting from the negligent operation of a motor vehicle “owned and operated” by any city. The position of plaintiff is that although the motor vehicle in question was not owned by the city, still,…