Karden v. Hatfield

Appellant, Ervin Harden, and appellee, William D. Hatfield, were involved in an automobile accident on the Venetian Causeway in Miami, Dade County, Florida. Harden was driving east from Miami to Miami Beach and Hatfield was driving west from Miami Beach to Miami. The accident occurred near the center line dividing the eastbound traffic from the westbound traffic. Both parties sustained personal injuries and property damage.

Harden brought suit against Hatfield. Hatfield answered the complaint and brought a counterclaim against Harden. Each alleged the negligence of the other as the proximate…