Epstein v. National Transportation Co.

Plaintiffs procured a judgment in a negligence action after a trial against three defendants, National Transportation Co., Inc., Dixie Cab Corporation and Samuel Feingold, as joint tort feasors. Defendant National Transportation Company, Inc., did not appeal and paid the judgment in full. It thereupon moved at Special Term for an order, pursuant to the provisions of section 211-a of the Civil Practice Act, for judgment for pro rata contribution against the Dixie Cab Corporation, which motion was granted. In the meantime, defendant Dixie Cab Corporation appealed to the Appellate Division from…