Bell v. Reid

The circuit court of Wayne County entered judgment in favor of plaintiffs, Bill V. Bell, administrator of the estate of Jack W. Bell, and Deborah K. Bell, in their actions for wrongful death and personal injuries arising out of the negligent operation of a motor vehicle by defendant, Randolph Reid, alleged to be the agent and servant of defendant, Fillmore Reid. The court granted plaintiffs’ motions for directed verdict at the close of all the evidence. Only Fillmore Reid appeals.

In September 1979, Jack W. Bell was killed and plaintiff Deborah K. Bell was severely injured when the motorcycle…