Powers v. Williamson
Supreme Court of Alabama
Appeal from Morgan Circuit Court. Heard before Hon. D. W. Speake. Action by Reba Powers against George D. Williamson, for damages suffered in an automobile accident. Judgment for defendant, and plaintiff appeals.
1Opinion of the Court
de GRAFFENRIED, J.
George D. Williamson owned an automobile and was accustomed to drive Ms family about in it. He has a son, Neill Williamson, who, at the time of this accident, was about 20 years of age. Neill Williamson was not an expert driver óf a car, and his father was afraid to permit him to use the car when not accompanied by a more experienced chauffeur. Will Skeggs, a friend of the Williamson family, had on several occasions accompanied George D. Williamson in drives about Decatur in the automobile, and Mr. Williamson became impressed with the idea that Skeggs was an excellent…
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