McDaniel v. Crapo

Plaintiffs Harry E. McDaniel and Carrol H. Hendricks, copartners doing business as H & M Motor Sales, were insured by plaintiff Michigan Mutual Liability Company. By its insurance contract the company agreed to pay any liability imposed by law upon the partnership, arising out of the ownership, use and maintenance of a certain 1933 Chevrolet truck.

Hendricks permitted his 19-year-old son, Robert, to use this truck to attend a ball game. During his trip Robert purchased some beer from defendants Crapo, doing business as Lone Star Tavern. He became intoxicated from drinking this beer, and while…