Wills v. Belger

Action for damages for personal injuries occasioned by the alleged negligence of defendant in the operation of a delivery truck. The action is based upon the theory that defendant is liable on the doctrine of respondeat superior, while defendant contends he had surrendered full control of his servant to a third party. The jury returned a verdict against defendant for $12,500 upon which judgment was entered. Defendant has appealed.

Plaintiff-respondent was employed by the Morgan Grocery Company of Kansas City, Missouri, as a truck driver to deliver groceries. On February 26, 1946, the truck…