Bolin v. Pennsylvania Threshermen & Farmers Mutual Casualty Insurance

1. A person engaged in the business of a motor common carrier under a certificate issued by the Public Service Commission cannot be sued in a county other than that of his residence for personal injuries or damage resulting from the negligent operation of a motor vehicle used in the conduct of the business. Youmans v. Hickman, 179 Ga. 684 (177 S. E. 238).

2.' A common carrier that negligently injures a person, and the insurance company that issues the carrier an indemnity policy under the provisions of Code § 68-612, are neither joint tortfeasors nor joint contractors, so as to bring the…