Herbert v. Langhoff

JANVIER, Judge.

Mrs. Catherine Ann Herbert, widow of William Bernard Gill, drove her Chevrolet automobile to the gasoline filling station and repair shop of William A. Langhoff for the purpose of purchasing seven gallons of gasoline. After being served from the gasoline pump in front of the establishment, she asked the negro man who had operated the gasoline pump whether she could have her car washed. Receiving an affirmative answer, she arranged with the negro to drive her to her home and to then return the car and wash it. She stated to the negro, Simmons by name, that if, after washing her…