Grier v. . Woodside

There was no error in overruling tbe defendants’ motion for nonsuit. Indeed, tbe negligence of tbe son is not in controversy. Tbe matters in dispute are tbe alleged liability of tbe father and a question of error in tbe charge to tbe jury.

This Court has held that tbe owner of an automobile is not liable in damages for injury resulting from its negligent operation merely because of bis ownership, and that as a rule a father is not liable for the torts of bis minor son. Brittingham v. Stadiem, 151 N. C., 299; Linville v. Nissen, 162 N. C., 95; Taylor v. Stewart, 172 N. C., 203. In such eases…