Headman v. BERMAN LEASING COMPANY

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER

TROUTMAN, District Judge.

This cause of action arises out of a motor vehicle collision occurring on May 27, 1969. Plaintiffs filed suit in this Court against defendant, Berman Leasing Company, alleging that the truck driver was the agent, servant and employee of defendant, acting within the course and scope of his employment under its direct supervision and control. In its answer, defendant denied agency, and, at this time, it is apparently undisputed that the driver was not the employee of the defendant, but of Tenneco Chemicals, Inc., the lessee of the truck. Although the…