Duncan v. Crisp

E. A. Duncan sued Charles E. Crisp for damages alleged to have been caused by the negligence of the defendant’s agent in the operation of the defendant’s automobile, whereby it collided with the plaintiff's automobile which was being driven by the plaintiff, thereby injuring the plaintiff and wrecking his automobile.

The defendant denied liability. He alleged that his automobile was not being driven by his agent, but at the time of the accident, was being driven by one Beall, who was operating it with the defendant's permission, but on a mission for Beall’s own benefit. The defendant also…