Race v. Chappell

Opinion op the Court by

Judge Dawson

Affirming.

Clarence Martin and John R. Race filed separate suits against the appellees, seeking to recover $3,000 each on account of damages sustained by reason of an automobile accident which occurred in Grant County on November 28, 1944. The cases were tried together and the jury returned a verdict for appellees. Both Martin and Race appeal, claiming that the trial court erred: 1. In admitting parol evidence to explain or contradict a receipt filed as an exhibit with an amended answer. 2. In permitting parol evidence concerning the circumstances under which…