Frenkel v. Kress Taxi, Inc.

Plaintiff in this negligence action moves for an order severing the action against the individual defendant Keenan, and directing a hearing for the assessment of damages because of said defendant’s allegedly willful and deliberate default.

Keenan, a cab driver for the codefendant, Kress Taxi, Inc., was involved in an accident with plaintiff on February 8,1954.

Both defendants were duly served with a summons and complaint. Kress Taxi, Inc., interposed an answer and counterclaim but defendant Keenan to date has not answered. Obviously, Keenan is no longer employed by Kress Taxi, Inc.

It is urged…