THOMAS v. CHECKER CAB CO.

Docket No. 20258.

66 Mich. App. 152 (1975)

238 N.W.2d 558

THOMAS v. CHECKER CAB COMPANY, INC.

Michigan Court of Appeals.

Decided December 8, 1975.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Barbara, Wisok, Tavoularis, Ruby & Domol, P.C., for plaintiffs.

August, Thompson, Sherr & Miller, P.C., for defendant.

Before: BRONSON, P.J., and V.J. BRENNAN and D.E. HOLBROOK, JR., JJ.


Leave to appeal applied for.

BRONSON, P.J.

We are asked to decide here whether a person injured by the tortious conduct of a "Checker" taxicab driver has presented sufficient proofs to impose liability upon defendant, Checker Cab Company. We hold that proof that the company is furnishing services to these taxicabs, such as a trade name, headquarters, or radio dispatching, is sufficient to avoid a directed verdict prior to defendant's proofs.

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