Martin v. Poole

BARBIERI, J.,

In this automobile accident case, a motion for summary judgment was granted on the ground that a prior adjudication was res judicata of the issues herein. Plaintiff and defendant are the only two parties named in the two cases and, admittedly, the issues are the same. The facts and background circumstances may be simply stated.

On June 29, 1972, plaintiff and defendant were involved in a motor vehicle collision at the intersection of Forty-sixth and Spruce Streets, Philadelphia. Plaintiff, Virgil C. Martin, instituted an action in trespass against defendant, Jean Poole, to recover…