Paul v. Pool

*131OPINION

By the Court,

Batjer, J.:

On August 26, 1975, respondent, Valta Pool, was injured when a car that she was driving collided with a car driven by one Joel Bledsoe. On February 12, 1976, respondent initiated an action for damages against Bledsoe and against Bledsoe’s ex-stepfather, the appellant, Joe Paul. Respondent’s claim against Bledsoe was predicated on his negligent operation of his automobile. Respondent alleged that appellant was liable for her damages because Bledsoe was a minor at the time of the accident and appellant had signed Bledsoe’s license application, causing Bledsoe’s…