Halverson v. Sonotone Corp.

Plaintiff brought this action against the two defendants, Inez Blackstone and Sonotone Corporation. The complaint alleged in substance that Inez Blackstone was the agent of the Sonotone Corporation, a nonresident of this state, and while driving an automobile on the highways in this state and on business of the Sonotone^ Corporation she struck the plaintiff to his injury and damage. Service of the summons and complaint was made under the provisions of SDC 33.0809, which provides:

“The use or operation by a nonresident or his agent of a motor vehicle upon and over the. highways of this state…