Pigg v. Brockman

McFADDEN, Justice.

On September 15, 1953, shortly after 7:00 o’clock P.M., appellant John Pigg’s automobile collided with a truck driven by respondent Dewey Brockman, which truck was owned by respondent James Trummell. Appellant instituted this action against Trummell, Brockman, the State of Idaho, and Eugene Hagler, a member of the Idaho State Police, to recover for his personal injuries and the damages to his automobile resulting from the accident.

The action was initially dismissed by the trial court, as to Police Officer Hagler and as to the State of Idaho. On appeal this judgment of…