Metzger Bros. v. Watson's Guardian

Opinion of the Court by

Judge Clay

Affirming.

On April 5, 1930, Elzie Watson, an infant nineteen years of age, while walking diagonally across Third street in the city of Padncah, was struck by a truck belonging to Metzger Brothers, who carried indemnity insurance in the Maryland Casualty Company. In addition to other injuries, Watson’s arm and leg below the knee were broken, and he was carried to the Riverside Hospital in Paducah. While in the hospital he was-visited by the adjuster of the Maryland Casualty Company, and a settlement of the matter was discussed. Following their conversation a…