Otillio v. Scopes

CHASEZ, Judge.

Plaintiff, Robert A. Otillio, instituted this suit for damages arising out of an automobile accident against defendants, William C. Scopes and his insurer, The Insurance Company of North America. Defendants answered, denying liability and by way of reconvention sought recovery of damages suffered by the defendants, and also plead the doctrine of last clear chance.

After trial on the merits judgment was rendered against the plaintiff dismissing his action for the reason that he was con-tributorily negligent. Defendants’ recon-ventional demand was also denied. From this judgment…