Hall v. Locke
Supreme Court of South Carolina
Before Gary, J., Anderson -1921. Action by A. C. Hall against Clarence E. Locke. Judgment for plaintiff and defendant appeals. cite: Machine only liable: 106 S. C., 367. Lien is superior to a mortgage and to homestead claim'. 112 S. C., 259.
1DissentJustice Cothran
(dissenting) : On March 21, 1920, an automobile owned and operated by the plaintiff, A. C. Hall, was injured in a collision with a car owned, but not operated at the time by the defendant, Clarence E. Locke.
The complaint is a straight action for damages against the defendant, alleging that the offending car was owned, and was being unlawfully, negligently, and recklessly operated, by the defendant, praying judgment for $1,000. The Locke car was seized by the sheriff under an attachment in the action, issued by the clerk of Court, and, we assume, is still in his custody.
It is conceded that the…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- Freeman v. AldersonSupreme Court of the United States · 1886
- Williamson v. Eastern B. & L. Ass'nSupreme Court of South Carolina · 1899
- Stevenson v. DunlapSupreme Court of South Carolina · 1890
- Cleveland v. CannadySupreme Court of South Carolina · 1919
- Martin v. SuberSupreme Court of South Carolina · 1893
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