Losito v. Kruse, Jr.

This record presents the question as to rvhether a compromise settlement with a master for injuries caused solely by his servant while acting within the scope of the latter’s employment, is a complete bar to an action of the injured party against such servant for the same injuries, or only a pro tanto credit on the claim of such injured party against the servant which may be set off by the jury.

The answer to this question depends upon the nature and character of the relationship of the parties against whom the liability is asserted. Concurrent but related tort-feasors constitute a class…