V. L. Nicholson Const. Co. v. Lane

Mr. Chibe Justice Green

delivered the 'opinion of the Court.

This suit was brought to recover damages for personal injuries sustained by the plaintiff when he was run down by an automobile belonging to defendant Construction Company and operated by co-defendant Johnson, an employee of the Construction Company. There was a verdict and judgment for $1,350, which was affirmed by the Court of Appeals.

Johnson was employed by the Construction Company as janitor at its place of business in Knoxville and also drove a truck operated by it when so instructed. On the night of the accident he drove one…