Blair v. Espeland

Magnet, Justice.

In an action for contribution, defendant appeals from an order striking certain paragraphs of his answer.

On January 11, 1949, the automobiles of plaintiff and defendant collided in a Duluth, Minnesota, street intersection. For injuries received, three passengers in defendant’s car brought suit against plaintiff and his wife, which resulted in judgments totaling $4,354.95. The judgments were paid, and plaintiff brought this action seeking contribution from defendant for one-half the amount so paid to satisfy the judgments.

In his answer, defendant denied negligence and alleged…