Ely v. Rice Bros.

These two suits involve the liability of Bice Brothers Auto Company for injuries sustained by plaintiffs Thomas S. Ely and wife Lucy Ely when struck by an automobile owned by Bice Brothers Auto Company and driven by William B. Faircloth. At the conclusion of plaintiffs’ proof in chief the trial judge directed a verdict in favor of defendant Bice Brothers Auto Company and the case is here for a review of this action.

Bice Brothers Auto Company, herein referred to as defendant, at the time in question was engaged in the sale of automobiles in Chattanooga. In connection with its business it also…