Bowdler v. St. Johnsbury Trucking Co.

“No person shall operate a motor vehicle upon any way in this state unless licensed ... or permit such a vehicle owned or controlled by him to be so operated by a person not so licensed, except as otherwise herein provided.” P. L., c. 101, s. 9. The only exception is that of persons being taught to operate if accompanied by a licensed operator. 76. s. 10.

The driver of the plaintiff’s car did not have a license, although it might be found, and must here be assumed, that she reasonably believed that he did have one. The defendant argues that by allowing her car to be driven by a person who, in…