Hynko v. Hilton

McMurray, Presiding Judge.

Plaintiff Hilton’s complaint seeks damages from defendant Hynko for personal injuries suffered in a motor vehicle collision. The complaint alleges that the collision occurred because defendant was negligent in the operation of his vehicle.

Defendant’s answer denied the allegations of negligence and raised several defenses, including release, accord and satisfaction, and settlement of plaintiff’s claim. Following unsuccessful motions for directed verdict by both parties, issues arising from the allegations of a settlement of the case were submitted to the jury along…