Hudson Transit Corp. v. Antonucci

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Heher, J.

The question here is whether the doctrine of res judicata is applicable.

The action is for damages ensuing from a collision on a public highway between an automobile owned by defendant Frank Antonucci and operated by his son and co-defendant, Thomas, and a motor bus owned by plaintiff but leased.to Hudson Transit Lines, Inc., and in the latter’s exclusive possession and control by its servant and agent at the time of the mishap. Frank Antonucci counter-claimed for the damages to his vehicle. There was a jury verdict for plaintiff and judgment…