United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co. v. Dunn

The plaintiff’s contention that the evidence does not warrant a finding of permissive use is untenable. Levesque, called by the defendants, testified that Blais lived in his home as a member of his family; that he had allowed Blais to use his automobile on various occasions and that he was willing that he should use it if he took good care of it. In answer to the inquiry, “Did you make any limitations on this day in question about the use of the car?” he said: “No, he just told me he was going to Peabody.”

On cross-examination Levesque stated that Blais, when granted permission to use the ear,…