Miller v. Dyer

JohN A. FoglemaN, Justice.

This appeal involves the question whether a lessee in possession of a motor vehicle is liable for damages thereto by reason of a collision not due to fault or carelessness on his part. The trial court rendered judgment in favor of the lessor in the sum of $650.00 for such damages.

Appellee leased a 1957 GrMC truck to appellant by written lease. The lease contains the following’ pertinent sentences:

“Lessee agrees to keep in full force and effect the liability, collision and comprehensive insurance which is now in effect, on said vehicles. Lessee agrees to take good…