Nevins v. Roach

The plaintiff herein received injuries by being struck by the automobile of the defendant Maxon while he was driving the same. Plaintiff sued both Maxon and his employer, the defendant Roach. She had judgment against the defendant Maxon; but as to the defendant Roach the trial court-directed a verdict of not guilty. The plaintiff reviews the directed verdict and judgment thereon by writ of error.

Mr. Roach maintains a stable of horses at Hart; Michigan. Since 1914 the defendant Maxon has been employed by Roach to care for the latter’s horses and to accompany them in a truck by which they are…