Klingman v. Loew's Incorporated

Julius J. Olson, Justice.

In an action to recover damages for personal injuries suffered in an automobile accident defendant had a verdict, and plaintiff appealed from an order denying his motion for new trial.

The jury could well find the following facts: Plaintiff, who is a film salesman for Republic Pictures Corporation, has a territory including northern Minnesota and all of North Dakota. Walter McKean, similarly employed by defendant, had a territory including North Dakota and certain portions of Minnesota. Each owned and drove his own car, but used it in the business of his employer and…