Tucker v. Newth

JACKSON, Chief Justice.

On October 16, 1940' and for some time prior thereto L. O. Tucker was engaged in operating trucks and trailers over the public highways of Texas and Oklahoma for *1011the transportation of property for the public for hire.

On the date above mentioned he contracted with F. A. Newth, Jr., to transport certain described and itemized articles of property by truck from Vernon, Texas, to Granfield, Oklahoma, for a consideration of $15. The property was delivered in good condition and loaded on the truck and trailer by the employees of Mr. Newth and Mr. Tucker on the night of…