Cumberland Grocery Company v. Hewlett

Opinion op the Court by

Judge Clay

Reversing.

In this action by Emma Hewlett against the Cumberland Grocery Company to recover for personal injuries resulting from an automobile accident the jury returned a verdict in favor of plaintiff for $500, and the defendant appeals.

The accident occurred on the afternoon of September, 25, 1928. The automobile that struck Mrs. Hewlett belonged to the Cumberland Grocery Company, and was being driven by one of its employees. According to Mrs. Hewlett, the accident happened under the following circumstances: She left the Seven Gables Hotel, which is located…