Holcombe v. Garland & Denwiddie, Inc.

The opinion of the Court was delivered by

Mr. Justice Boni-iam.

Here is the brief “statement” of the issue submitted to this Court: “Appeal from an order refusing to allow defendant to plead a recovery in an action for personal injuries as a bar to an action for personal damages — all of which arose out of the same negligent act of the defendant.”

History

The case arose as follows: October 10, 1929, W. C. Holcombe began an action in the Court of Common Pleas against Garland & Denwiddie, Inc. The complaint alleged personal injuries resulting from an automobile accident which occurred July 22,…