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· 10/15/1891

Shockley v. Shepherd

Citations

  • 14 Del. 270

Syllabus

<p>Master and Servant — Parents — Driving on Public Road— Damages.</p> <p>The father is not liable for damages occasioned by the reckless and unlawful driving of his minor son.</p> <p>When two persons driving upon the public road are approaching each other, each must keep to the right. A collision occasioned by the failure of one of the parties to observe this rule while driving in the evening and at a fast gate renders the guilty party liable for damages resulting therefrom.</p>

Judges: Comegys

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