· 12/13/1917
Vile v. Chalfant
Citations
- 69 Pa. Super. 53
- 1917 Pa. Super. LEXIS 175
Syllabus
<p>Negligence — Automobiles—Master and servant — Bailment—Master’s employment.</p> <p>Where the owner of an auto truck hires it out to another person at a per diem compensation, furnishing a driver, gasoline and accessories, the owner will be liable for injuries caused by the negligent act of the driver, after the bailee’s work is completed, and the truck is being driven back to the owner’s garage.</p>
Judges: Head, Henderson, Kephart, Orlady, Trexler, Williams
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