Gates v. Simpson

SCHOTT, Judge.

These consolidated cases arose out of an accident between a motorcycle driven by plaintiff, Charles W. Gates, and an automobile driven by defendant, Doris C. Simpson. In one case, Mr. Gates brought suit for his own damages against Mrs. Simpson and her liability insurer, State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company.

In the companion case, Mr. Gates brought suit in behalf of his minor daughter, Charlene Gates, against the same defendants. Charlene was a passenger on the motorcycle when the accident occurred. In the latter suit, defendants brought a third-party demand against Mr.…