Golf Shaft Block Company v. O'Keefe

On March 1, 1938, the appellee, while driving in his automobile, was struck and injured by a truck-driven by one of appellant’s agents. He received severe personal injuries and his automobile was demolished. Thereafter, the appellee, Orville O’Keefe, brought suit in the Clark circuit court for damages for personal injury, but did not in his complaint mention damage to the automobile. This suit was settled for $1,750.. The judgment recites that it was for personal injuries sustained by the appellee, and after the judgment was entered the agent of appellant told him he wanted releases after he…