Gorham v. Arons

This is a third-party proceeding in which Parish Press Inc., the lessee of a motor truck, was held liable to National Auto Renting Co. Inc., the lessor, for the recovery of a judgment against the lessor for personal injuries sustained by the helper on the truck, due to the negligence of the driver. The lessee has appealed, claiming that under its contract with the lessor, the latter was obligated to carry automobile liability insurance to protect both the lessor and the lessee of the truck; and that, therefore, the lessee is to be saved harmless from any liabilities that may arise from the…