Craig A. Dell v. William A. Heard, Jr.

HILL, Circuit Judge.

This is a diversity case originating in the District of New Mexico. Appellant, a New Mexico resident, filed a complaint containing two counts. Count I alleged appellee, a resident of Arkansas, was married to Edna Heard at all times mentioned therein. Further allegations were that Edna Heard, on or about February 12, 1971, was driving a car within the scope and purpose of the family purpose doctrine, that a judgment was entered in appellant’s favor against Edna Heard in a New Mexico state court as a result of her negligent actions while driving on the aforementioned date,…