401.14a Preliminary Issues - Vicarious Liability - Owner, Lessee or Bailee of Vehicle Driven by Another On the (claimant)'s claim there is a preliminary issue for you to decide. That issue is whether (defendant) was the [owner] [lessee] [or] [bailee] of the vehicle driven by (driver) [or] whether (driver) was operating the vehicle with the express or implied consent of (defendant). A person who [owns] [is the lessee of] [or] [is the bailee of] a vehicle and who expressly or impliedly consents to another's use of it is responsible for its operation. [An owner of a vehicle is one who has legal title to the vehicle and who has the right of control and authority over its use.] [A lessee of a vehicle is one who has leased or rented the vehicle from its owner.] [A bailee of a vehicle is one to whom the vehicle has been furnished or delivered by [its owner] [a person with authority over its use] for a particular purpose, with the understanding that it will be returned.]