Bolin v. Bostic

Oxner, Justice.

This action was brought to recover damages to plaintiff’s automobile resulting from a collision with another automobile owned and driven by defendant Bruce L. Phipps which occurred around eight o’clock on the morning of November 7, 1957. William N. Bostic, doing business as Southern Sewing Center, was joined as a co-defendant under the doctrine of respondeat superior. Phipps failed to answer and was adjudged in default. The trial resulted in a verdict for plaintiff against both defendants for $523.50. From the judgment entered thereon, Bostic has appealed.

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