Taylor v. . Caudle

The liability of the owner of the car is predicated upon his alleged negligence in intrusting his automobile to a reckless and incompetent driver, one given to habitual and excessive use of liquor, and known to be irresponsible or untrustworthy. Eller v. Dent, 203 N. C., 439, 166 S. E., 330; Robertson v. Aldridge, 185 N. C., 292, 116 S. E., 742; Tyree v. Tudor, 183 N. C., 340, 111 S. E., 714; Elliott v. Harding, 107 Ohio St., 501, 140 N. E., 338; 36 A. L. R., 1128. There was ample evidence to support this allegation.

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