Sheathelm v. Consumers Power Co.

This is an appeal from a directed verdict in favor of defendant, Consumers Power Company. Plaintiff, a minor, was injured in a highway collision between a car driven by his father in which he was riding and one owned by the defendant company, which was being driven by defendant Russell O’Neil, its employee. The action against Consumers Power Company is based upon 1 Comp. Laws 1929, § 1618. This section reads in part:

“The owner (of a motor vehicle) shall not be liable, however, unless said motor vehicle is being driven with his or her express or implied consent or knowledge.”

Since none of the…