Lindenmuth v. Steffy

Opinion by

Wright, J.,

Erick was the owner of a tractor, operated by Steffy, and trip-leased (with a trailer) to Motor Cargo, Inc. Steffy’s conceded negligence caused the tractor to collide with Lindenmuth’s building. A trespass action resulted in a verdict against all three defendants. Motor Cargo, Inc. has appealed from the refusal to enter judgment non obstante veredicto in its favor. We have con- eluded that the case was properly decided by the lower court.

At the time of the collision with the building, there were cards 12 by 15 inches in size on the doors of the tractor with the name…