Duffy v. Martin

Knutson, Chief Justice.

This is an appeal from an order denying third-party defendant’s motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict or for a new trial.

This action originally was commenced by plaintiff against defendant, William P. Martin, to recover damages arising from a rear-end collision between an automobile driven by defendant Martin and one driven by plaintiff. Defendant impleaded W. R. Johnson as third-party defendant, alleging that if defendant were liable to plaintiff he was entitled to contribution from said third-party defendant. The jury found in favor of plaintiff against both…