Yonner v. Adams

Storey, J.:

This action arose as the result of an automobile accident. Both plaintiff and defendant are married men. Each was driving his own car. Plaintiff was alone; defendant was accompanied by his wife and children; all suffered personal injuries; and defendant’s wife died. Plaintiff brought suit for his injuries alleging defendant’s negligence. Defendant answered the complaint and filed a counterclaim for his own injuries and for his wife’s wrongful death, alleging plaintiff’s negligence and the last clear chance. Then plaintiff’s wife came forward with a motion to intervene and to amend…