Jones v. Cloud

Eberhardt, Judge.

In enumeration of errors 1 through 4 defendant Smith complains of the trial court’s failure at various stages of the litigation to grant judgment in his favor as a matter of law, contending that the evidence was insufficient to show that he had actual knowledge of Jones’ incompetency.

“It is well established that a person , who entrusts a motor vehicle to an incompetent driver who is likely to cause injury to others through its use is liable for any damages resulting therefrom, and this principle has generally been applied to cases where one entrusts a vehicle to another who…