Schmidt v. Austin, Jr.

HAMILTON, PJ.

This action was brought by John Austin, in the Hamilton Common Pleas against the Union Gas and Electric Co', and William Schmidt for damages by reason of injuries suffered as a result of a collision. Separate answers were filed by the Gas Co. and by Schmidt. On date of trial, the Gas Co. was dismissed. Thereupon Schmidt filed a supplemental answer alleging that the Gas Co. and Austin entered into an agreement of settlement and release whereby the Gas Co. paid Austin a certain sum of money in full satisfaction and discharge of all claims arising out of matters complained of in the…