Ingraham v. Marr

Ruffin, Judge.

While driving a car belonging to Morris Drane, Francis Ingraham hit a car driven by Charles Marr. Marr sued Ingraham for negligently causing his injuries, and he sued Drane under a theory of respondeat superior. Drane moved for summary judgment, arguing that he could not be held liable for any of Ingraham’s allegedly negligent acts. Ingraham sought either summary judgment or dismissal, asserting that Marr failed to serve him within the statute of limitation. The trial court denied both motions, and we granted defendants’ interlocutory appeal. For reasons that follow, we reverse.

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