Toranto v. Hattaway

Action for personal injuries resulting from an automobile collision. Plaintiff was riding in one oí the cars as a guest or passenger. She sues the owner and the driver of the other ear.

The primary question here presented is whether J. B. Toranto, the owner, is legally responsible for the negligence of A. M. Rudderman, the driver, under the doctrine of respondeat superior. Appellant Toranto insists he was entitled to the affirmative charge.

Plaintiff introduced the answers of defendant Rudderman to statutory interrogatories. On the issue now before us, these answers disclosed in substance and…