Soils v. Oilfields Trucking Co.

Opinion

ROTH, P. J.

Respondent sued appellant to recover for injuries sustained when a truck owned by appellant collided with one owned and driven by respondent. It was alleged the driver of appellant’s vehicle was appellant’s agent, but it is conceded no direct evidence on the contention, denied in appellant’s answer to the complaint, was introduced at trial. The sole question on appeal is whether, in view of that fact, the judgment in respondent’s favor should be affirmed. Respondent urges it must because (1) an inference of agency arose solely because appellant admitted ownership and…