Lehman v. Robertson Truck-A-Way

Defendant Robertson Truck-A-Way, hereinafter referred to as “Robertson,” was a common carrier by motor vehicle licensed under the Interstate Commerce Act, and was engaged in the transportation of motor vehicles by means of trucks and trailers or semitrailers. Defendants Harmon and Delaney, hereinafter referred to as “defendants,” were the owners of a three-ton Dodge tractor. By an agreement dated November 1, 1950, the defendants Robertson, and Harmon and Delaney entered into a contract whereby this Dodge tractor was leased to Robertson to transport motor vehicles. A trailer owned by Robertson…