Truett v. Morgan

Sognier, Judge.

Sanders, a guest at appellee’s motel, engaged in an altercation with the appellant Truett, also a guest at the motel. Shortly after the fight Sanders went to Truett’s room, knocked on his door, and when appellant opened the door Sanders shot him. Appellant sued appellee for personal injuries, alleging Sanders is appellee’s employee and was about appellee’s business in the commission of the tort on his person. Appellant also claims negligence on the part of the innkeeper in having doors which open outward.

At the close of evidence the trial judge directed a verdict for the…