Sweet v. Sager

This action was commenced by the heirs of Walter S. Sweet to recover damages resulting from his death, which occurred when a truck driven by defendant Thole collided with a truck driven by defendant Sager near the city limits of Santa Maria. The jury rendered a verdict in favor of plaintiffs against Sager and his employers and also against defendant Thole and the County of Santa Barbara. A judgment was entered in accordance with the verdict, but the trial court set aside the verdict as against the County of Santa Barbara. Defendant Thole prosecutes this appeal from the judgment. There is also…