Randolph v. Johnson

This is an original action in mandamus to compel the trial court to enter judgment for petitioner in al leged compliance with the mandate in Randolph v. Schuth, 185 Okla. 204, 90 P. 2d 880.

Randolph v. Schuth was an action for wrongful death resulting from an automobile accident. Defendant, the petitioner herein, was the owner of the car. It was being driven by another party at the time of the accident. Plaintiff sought to charge defendant with the negligence of the driver on the theory of respondeat superior. The question was fully tried before the jury and a verdict was returned for…