Wesley v. English

BRYAN, Circuit Judge.

These two actions grow out of a collision between an automobile and an oil truck. The plaintiffs, Mrs. English and Miss Michel, occupants of the automobile, were injured in the collision, and each sued the defendant Wesley, owner of the truck, to recover damages, alleging that the collision was caused by the negligent operation of his truck. The defendant pleaded the general issue, and in addition contributory negligence on the part of Mrs. English, alleging that she carelessly drove her automobile into his truck. The trial of the cases together by consent resulted in…