Goater v. Klotz

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Sadler,

The plaintiff, Goater, was struck by an automobile and seriously injured. As a result, this action was brought against the owner to recover for the damages sustained. It appeared that one John Rowan was regularly employed by others as a chauffeur in the early hours of the day, and also assisted Klotz, the defendant, in the running of his car in the afternoon, likewise instructing him in its manner of operation. Rowan’s habit, during the three months of service, was to motor from the garage, where the car was stored, to defendant’s office, and return with him to…