Brockman Mobile Home Sales v. Lee

McFADDEN, Chief Justice.

On June 24, 1972, Margit Cecil (Cecil) was a passenger in a car being driven by Darwin Lee (Lee). They collided with a vehicle owned by respondent Brockman and driven by respondent Cotton. On May 8, 1973, Cecil and Lee filed suit against Brockman and Cotton seeking damages for personal injuries and for damages to Lee’s automobile. Prior to trial, on November 9, 1973, Brockman and Cotton settled with Cecil on her claim for personal injuries in the amount of $2,100 and obtained a release of her claims against Brockman and Cotton. Lee was also released of any liability to…