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King v. Smythe
Tennessee Supreme Court
140 Tenn. 217, 204 S.W. 296 (1918)
- Written by Sharon Feldman, JD
Facts
F.D. Smythe (defendant) was a physician and surgeon. Smythe purchased and maintained a car for professional purposes and for his family’s pleasure. Smythe gave his son general permission to use the car. While Smythe’s son was driving the car for pleasure, the car was involved in a collision with an automobile driven by Sherman King (plaintiff). King sustained injuries and sued Smythe for damages. A verdict was returned for King. The court of appeals reversed, holding that there was insufficient evidence to support the verdict. King appealed.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Lansden, J.)
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