Peterson v. Betts

In this opinion, Clarence J. Peterson will be referred to as though he were the only plaintiff and respondent. W. J. Betts, when referred to as defendant or appellant, will be understood to include himself, his wife, and mother; and Petroleum Co. will designate the other defendant-appellant, General Petroleum Corporation of California.

In the court below, a verdict was rendered, and judgment entered thereon, against both defendants, and both have appealed. The case is susceptible of four different dispositions, affirmance as to both defendants, reversal as to both, and affirmance as to Betts…