Benttine v. Jenkins Truck Lines, Inc.

LeGRAND, Justice.

The events leading up to this litigation started with an automobile accident on March 5, 1965. The circumstances of that misadventure are unimportant to this appeal except to say it occurred without negligence on the part of either party hereto. They agree it was caused by the tortious conduct of Ringle Express, Inc.

Plaintiff is engaged in the trucking business. From time to time he leased equipment to defendant. It was one of these leased trucks which figured in the accident of March 5,1965.

Shortly thereafter plaintiff sued defendant for $924.69 (increased by later amendment…