Finley v. Berman

Benham, Judge.

The issue to be decided in this appeal is whether appellee Robert Berman is entitled to summary judgment on the issue of his liability under the Family Purpose Doctrine for the alleged negligence of his daughter Cindy Berman in the operation of an automobile. The trial court held that he was so entitled, citing the fact that his daughter had become emancipated prior to the events which formed the basis of the suit.

We agree with appellee that emancipation is not itself sufficient to absolve a parent of liability under the doctrine. Dunn v. Caylor, 218 Ga. 256 (la) (127 SE2d 367)…