Fostrom v. Grossman

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In these cases, as in Langan v. Nathanson, and Adams v. Nathanson, supra, page 433, the principal question is whether an employer is liable for the consequences of the negligence of his employe in driving the employer’s car. The jury found liability and the owners of the car have appealed from an order denying their motion in the alternative for judgment or a new trial.

The accident happened on April 17, 1922. The driver was a man named Richmond. He sold cars for appellants on a commission basis. In soliciting business, he sometimes took a car to demonstrate its efficiency to the…