Glenn v. Gibbons & Reed Co.

McDonough, Justice.

Appeal from a judgment on a directed verdict of no cause of action, setting aside a verdict of the jury for plaintiff.

Plaintiff was the owner of a BucyrusErie shovel, which he lent to one Vic Newman with the understanding that Newman would allow plaintiff the use of Newman’s shovel when it was repaired. Newman had a contract with the defendant to shovel and load gravel from its pit for which he was to be paid ten cents per yard of delivered material. Defendant exercised no control over Newman but was engaged with its own men and equipment in blasting and preparing the…