Cook v. Holcomb

CRAHAN, Judge.

Defendant Thomas Holcomb (“Father”) appeals from an adverse judgment for $25,-000 entered pursuant to a jury verdict in a suit filed by Arthur Cook (“Plaintiff”) against Father and his minor son Peter (“Son”) for personal injuries sustained in an automobile collision. There was conflicting evidence as to whether Father or Son was operating Father’s car at the time of the collision. Over Defendants’ objection, Plaintiff’s claim was submitted to the jury in three counts, asserting (I) negligence by Father in operating the automobile; (II) negligence by Son for operating the…