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ELLIS v. COMMUNITY CHEVROLET, INC.

Docket No. 28471.

242 Cal.App.2d 79 (1966)

51 Cal. Rptr. 154

HUGH C. ELLIS, Plaintiff and Respondent, v. COMMUNITY CHEVROLET, INC., Defendant and Appellant.

Court of Appeals of California, Second District, Division Three.

May 9, 1966.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Smith & Wilson and Andrew V. Smith for Defendant and Appellant.

Ives, Kirwin & Dibble and John A. Francis for Plaintiff and Respondent.

KAUS, J.

Defendant Community Chevrolet, Inc., ("dealer") sold a used 1955 Ford on December 29, 1959. Later that day the car was involved in an accident. After extensive proceedings below it was held that the dealer had not properly relieved itself of its liability as owner and was vicariously responsible for the negligence of the driver under section 17150 of the Vehicle Code. Plaintiff was awarded a judgment in the sum of $1,900. The dealer appeals.

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