Legal Opinion

Watson v. Holeman

Mississippi Supreme Court

Decided April 2, 1934No. 31147PublishedCited by 10 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtGriffith, J.

Appellant furnished his servant with an automobile, and directed him to drive to a neighboring town, collect some money there owing to appellant, and immediately to return. After departing and while on the way, the servant invited appellee to ride in the automobile, which invitation was accepted. Not only in going but also in returning, the servant drove the automobile on a gravel road at a speed of approximately sixty miles an hour, over the protests of the passenger, and when, within a short distance of the end of the trip, the servant attempted to pass some wagons, still maintaining the…

2Cases cited3 opinions

  1. McLaurin v. McLaurin Furniture Co.Mississippi Supreme Court · 1933
  2. Coccora v. Vicksburg Light & Traction Co.Mississippi Supreme Court · 1921
  3. St. Louis & S. F. Ry. Co. v. BridgesMississippi Supreme Court · 1930

3Cited by10 opinions

  1. Hill v. DunawayMississippi Supreme Court · 1986
  2. Jackson v. StateMississippi Supreme Court · 1982
  3. Saxton v. RoseMississippi Supreme Court · 1947
  4. TG Blackwell Chevrolet Co. v. EsheeMississippi Supreme Court · 1972
  5. Colson v. SimsMississippi Supreme Court · 1969

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