Campbell v. Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad

This is a suit for damages to an automobile truck which was struck by an engine operated by defendant, its agents and servants. The accident occurred at the intersection of Fifth and Seneca Streets in the City of St. Joseph, Mo., on December 6, 1920,..

Plaintiff was the owner of a two and one-half ton “Indiana” automobile truck, upon which was constructed a steel body especially equipped for hauling and dumping heavy loads. At the time of the accident in question, plaintiff had hired his said truck to one L. H. Wad-dell, at a rental of $1 per hour.for the time used. Wad- dell had a contract…