Robertson v. Devereaux

Steven Robertson, 16 years of age, was killed when an automobile in wbicb he was riding as a passenger collided with another automobile. His mother, Irma A. Robertson, as executrix of his estate, commenced this action against a beer and wine licensee, Sam Y, Inc., and against Daniel G. Devereaux, the driver, and Stewart G. Phillips, the owner of the automobile in which Steven was riding.

The issues raised on this appeal concern only plaintiff’s claim against Sam Y. The complaint alleges that Sam Y made illegal sales of beer to Devereaux, who was a minor, that Devereaux became intoxicated, and…