Russell Ex Rel. Russell v. Cutshall

There is no contention tbat tbe defendant’s driver bad express authority to take on passengers. Hence tbe one question here presented is this: Was Outshall, under tbe circumstances existing at the time, acting within the apparent scope of bis authority when be invited or permitted plaintiff to ride on tbe running board of tbe defendant’s truck?

Ordinarily, one who is engaged to operate a motor vehicle has no implied authority, by virtue of bis employment, to invite or permit third persons to ride; and tbe employer is not liable for personal injuries sustained by the invitee while riding in…