Taylor v. Doskey

Defendant is sued for damages caused by the negligent act of his son, a minor of 20 years of age. It is alleged that defendant’s son entered a pool room where the plaintiff was playing pool and drawing a revolver from his pocket for the purpose of exhibiting it to a friend caused its discharge in some manner so as to wound plaintiff in his left foot.

The defendant contends that his son was not living or residing with him at the time of the accident and that consequently he cannot be liable under Art. 2318 of the Code.

The case was tried by a jury and resulted in a verdict for defendant upon…