Carter v. Bessey

LARSON, Justice.

Appellant seeks to set aside the judgment of the trial court imposing liability upon this appellant, based upon the doctrine of respondeat superior, for injuries received by the respondent.

Appellant’s agent, Bessey, covered that section of Salt Lake City bounded on the east by Main Street and on the south by Ninth South Street, taking orders and making deliveries of groceries and household merchandise. He started work at 7 a. m. and chose his own routes within his area. According to the contract of employment Bessey was instructed not to drive the Company’s truck for personal…