Houston v. Pettigrew

BERRY, Justice.

Defendant in error, Irene Edna Petti-grew, hereafter referred to as “plaintiff”, instituted this action against plaintiff in error, Irene Rowan Houston, hereafter referred to as “defendant”, and Mary Alice Hausner to recover damages allegedly resulting from personal injuries sustained in a collision involving an automobile operated by defendant and one operated by Mrs. Hausner. Plaintiff was a passenger in the automobile operated by Mrs. Haus-ner.

Prior to trial of the case, plaintiff negotiated a settlement with Mrs. Hausner and subsequently dismissed her action as to Mrs.…