Fordham v. Garrett-Schwartz Motor Co.

Evans, Judge.

The appellee brought this action to recover damages to an automobile sustained when the car overturned while being driven by the defendant, now appellant, predicated upon his negligance. The defendant denied the material allegations and filed a cross action, alleging the plaintiff was negligent in permitting him to drive the automobile which was dangerously defective in its steering section, of which the plaintiff had knowledge, and failed to warn the defendant of the defect. He sought damages for personal injuries and medical expenses. The case proceeded to trial before a jury,…