Solmica of the Gulf Coast, Inc. v. Braggs

MADDOX, Justice.

The sole, issue in this case is whether or not at the time John Edward Cornelson ran over and killed Elaine Loretta Braggs, ’ he was an agent, 'servant, or employee, acting within the line and scope of his authority as such in furtherance of the business' of Solmica of the Gulf Coast.

There is agreement on the statement of the case. There is obvious disagreement over the refusal of the trial court to give the affirmative charge in favor of the appellant. The appellant assigns the refusal to give the affirmative charge as error.

The suit was brought by Louise Braggs, as…