White v. Nichols

The opinion of the Court was delivered by

Mr. Justice Baker.

There is but one issue in this case. Is Maxine Nichols an immaterial defendant, and joined solely for the purpose of laying venue in Chester County, or, stated conversely, is Maxine Nichols a bona fide defendant?

This action arose out of a collision between an automobile operated by the appellant, Frank L. Buxton, the alleged agent and representative of his co-appellants, and a motorcycle driven by respondent. The collision occurred on West End Street near the intersection of Oakland Street in the City of Chester. Appellants are…