Sanger v. Yellow Cab Company, Inc.

SEILER, Judge.

This is an action for personal injuries suffered by Carl Sanger in an automobile collision. A verdict and judgment for $4,500 were entered for plaintiff, and defendant appeals. The Missouri Court of Appeals, Kansas City District, affirmed the decision of the trial court, and on motion of defendant, we ordered the case transferred here, Sec. 10, Art. V, Constitution of Missouri, V.A.M.S.

The issue in this case is whether plaintiff’s claim is barred by the general release he executed, or is the release null and void by reason of mutual mistake as to plaintiff’s injuries. It is…