Alvin Powell and Marjorie Powell v. Sinclair Oil Corporation, a Corporation, and Atlantic Richfield Company, a Corporation

McWILLIAMS, Circuit Judge.

Alvin and Marjorie Powell, husband and wife, made claim against Sinclair Oil Corporation and its corporate successor, the Atlantic Richfield Company, alleging that they had each suffered damages as a result of the negligent and careless operation of a motor vehicle by an employee of the named defendants acting within the course and scope of his employment. Alvin’s claim concerned personal injuries sustained by him in the accident. Marjorie’s claim was for the loss of the society, companionship and consortium of her husband.

By way of an amendment to their answer the…