Scott v. Ryder Truck Lines, Inc.

Whitman, Judge.

This case involves a suit by Hugh H. Scott, appellant, on a contract. As to one of the complaint’s allegations the defendant, “Ryder,” sought and received a summary judgment. It is from this order that the appeal was taken.

The contract between the parties is alleged to consist of a particular written agreement and a subsequent “oral novation.” It is best, at the outset, to set forth the nature of the written contract and some of its pertinent provisions.

Scott, in his capacity as the owner or lessor of some transportation vehicles, i.e., tractor-trailer trucks, etc., and Ryder,…