Riccio v. Abate

In October, 1974, the plaintiff, Genevieve C. Riccio, brought this action to recover for personal injuries that she allegedly received as a result of an accident on October 24,1972, in which her automobile was struck in the rear by an automobile operated by the defendant Richard A. Abate and owned by the defendant Rosario D. Abate. On April 4, 1975, the court granted the plaintiff’s motion for summary judgment as to liability. On September 9, 1976, just prior to the start of trial before the jury on the issue of damages, the defendants amended their answer and the defendant Richard admitted…