Lopez v. DeMaria Porche-Audi

The trial judge directed a verdict for DeMaria, the owner of a vehicle, relying on this court’s opinion in Bickley v. Castillo, 346 So.2d 625 (Fla.3d DCA 1977), approved, Castillo v. Bickley, 363 So.2d 792 (Fla.1978). We reverse.

Under the facts of this case, the vehicle in question was entrusted to a serviceman, not only to deliver it to the repairman’s facility but with the understanding that the repairman could take it home for the night and drive it to his place of business the next day. The accident in question occurred on the way between the repairman’s home and his place of work.…