Davis v. Bennett's Adm'r

Opinion op the Court by

Judge Perry

Reversing.

The administrator of Nolan Bennett filed suit in the Harlan circuit court against the defendant, G-arbe Davis, seeking recovery of damages for Bennett’s death, alleged caused by the reckless and negligent operation of defendant’s automobile or taxicab, when, it was further alleged, it was being driven by his agent and servant, Henry Thomas.

For cause of action, the petition alleged that on the evening of April 7, 1937, the defendant, Garbe Davis (here appellant), was the owner of a 1936 Chevrolet sedan, which he was operating at said time by his…