Pretz v. Lamont

McFarland, J.:

Plaintiif brought this action seeking recovery for personal injuries caused by an automobile accident. In a previous action arising out of the same collision, plaintiff had recovered her property damage from the defendant herein. The trial court dismissed the personal injury action on the ground the plaintiff had improperly split her cause of action and the present action was barred by the doctrine of res judicata. Plaintiff appeals from this determination.

On July 18, 1977, plaintiff Sibyl L. Pretz was operating a motor vehicle which collided with a motor vehicle operated by…