Jones v. Standerfer

Lola Jones brought this action to recover damages for personal injuries she claimed to have sustained when struck by a truck. She made Lester Standerfer and the Mt. Vernon Home Oil Company herein referred to as the Oil Company, parties defendant. A trial by jury resulted in a verdict and judgment for $5,000 against both defendants. Defendants have perfected separate appeals and filed separate briefs. Some of the errors urged for reversal are common to both defendants but the Oil Company urges a ground not raised by Standerfer which we shall first discuss.

The Oil Company contends that there is…