Dortman v. Lester

Appeal is taken by plaintiffs from summary judgments granted in favor of defendant Harger PI. Lester in each of two cases which were consolidated herein for purposes of hearing and decision on the merits.

The actions arose out of a collision which occurred on October 13, 1961, when the motor vehicle of defendants Barre E. Lester and Lucille Lester, his mother, ran into the rear of a motor vehicle occupied by plaintiff Frances A. Dortman, the wife of plaintiff Ralph Dortman.

The complaint in each case alleged that Harger PI. Lester and Lucille Lester were the parents of Barre E. Lester, age 18…