Jean Taylor v. Jack Choules and Rodney

This case arises from an automobile accident which occurred August 28, 1976, on State Highway 91 south of Downey, Idaho. On October 19, 1977, appellant filed an action for damages in the Sixth District Court, Bannock County (venue was later changed to Franklin County). The action was filed against Jack Choules, owner of the pickup truck which collided with appellants vehicle, and his son, Rodney Choules, allegedly the driver of the pickup. The respondents, Jack and Rodney Choules answered in December 1977, admitting ownership of the truck but denying that Rodney was driving at the time of the accident.