Metropolitan Life Ins. Co. v. Huff

The single question now requiring the attention of this court is whether this record contains competent evidence with reference to which reasonable minds might differ, therefore necessitating its submission to the jury.

What proof is there to substantiate the plaintiff’s claim that the defendant gave her husband general authority to use an automobile in his work? On page 39 of the printed record Mr. Huff said: “It was understood when I took the job I had to use an automobile.” Because of its obvious incompetency the court promptly excluded this testimony. However, on page 40 of the record Mr.…