Ambo v. Holcomb

The present action arose out of a three-car accident which occurred on April 14, 1967. From a jury verdict awarding defendant Holcomb $55,000 on his counterclaim against Joseph and Jane Ambo and a finding of no cause of action on the Ambos’ complaint against Holcomb and Cook, the Ambos bring this appeal.

The major allegation of error concerns the order of the trial court permitting defendant Holcomb to amend his pleading to allege joint ownership of the Ambos’ automobile, and hence joint liability, after the jury rendered its verdict for Holcomb against both Mr. and Mrs. Ambo. The Ambos,…