DUKES v. McGIMSEY


500 S.W.2d 448 (1973)

Edgar DUKES, Individually and Lisa Marie Dukes b/n/f Edgar Dukes, Appellees, v. Robert L. McGIMSEY, Terry Shumate and (Virginia McGimsey Shumate, appellant), Appellant.

Court of Appeals of Tennessee, Western Section.

Certiorari Denied October 1, 1973.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

James A. Ridley, III, Knoxville, for appellant Virginia McGimsey Shumate.

Hugh F. LaRue, III, Flynn & Flynn, Knoxville, for appellees.


Certiorari Denied by Supreme Court October 1, 1973.

MATHERNE, Judge.

The issue on appeal is whether, under the facts, there was a negligent entrustment of an automobile.

The facts are that the defendant-appellant Virginia McGimsey Shumate is the wife of the codefendant Terry Shumate. Prior to the marriage of the parties, but while they were engaged to be married, the defendant Virginia McGimsey did loan her automobile to her fiance Terry Shumate. While...

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