Anthony v. Covington

The owner of an automobile permitted its use by one whom he knew to be a careless and reckless driver. The driver, who it is conceded was not the servant of the owner, drove the car on the streets of Okmulgee and collided with plaintiff, who was on foot.

Plaintiff sued the owner and the driver jointly. The jury returned a verdict against the defendant owner, and made no report of any finding at all, one way or the other, as affecting the defendant driver. The owner excepted to the verdict, and also moved for judgment notwithstanding the verdict, which motion was overruled. The trial judge…