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Why did the court cite the Hickman, Kibodeaux, and Hughes cases?

To illustrate that that the same result should occur in all cases involving motor vehicle accidents

To illustrate that that the same result should occur in cases involving land men

To illustrate that when a contract is terminable at will, it is likely an employment rather than an independent contractor contract

To illustrate that when a contract is terminable at will, it is likely an independent contractor rather than an employment contract