LAIDLAW v. BARKER

No. 8334.

297 P.2d 287 (1956)

James A. LAIDLAW and Florence C. Laidlaw, husband and wife, Plaintiffs-Respondents, v. Charles A. BARKER and Pacific Supply Cooperative, a corporation, Defendants-Appellants.

Supreme Court of Idaho.

As Modified on Denial of Rehearing May 31, 1956.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Elam & Burke, Boise, Sherman J. Bellwood, Rupert, for appellants.

Ralph R. Breshears, Boise, Dean Kloepfer, Burley, for respondents.


SMITH, Justice.

Respondents seek recovery of damages for the death of James A. Laidlaw, Jr., their 13-year old son, allegedly caused by the negligence of appellant Charles A. Barker, as an employee of appellant corporation, while operating an automobile.

Appellants, by their answer, admitted the operation of the automobile by appellant Barker in the scope of his employment, denied respondents' allegations of negligence, and affirmatively pleaded both contributory...

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