Murphy v. Dyson

Magnet, Justice.

Plaintiff recovered a verdict against defendants, Catherine Dyson, John A. DeWitz, and E. H. Lindquist. Dyson and DeWitz jointly and defendant Lindquist separately appeal from a $16,951.75 judgment entered against them.

Dyson owned and operated a public garage in Minneapolis. On the night of the accident DeWitz was in charge. He was more than a mere night watchman, as he was in charge of storing cars and helping customers to park and to get out. He also sold gasoline and oil and made minor repairs. Lindquist was the owner of a 1940 Buick coupé, which he had kept in this garage…