Pearson v. Johnson

Henry M. Gallagher, Chief Justice.

Two actions, one by Ruth Pearson for personal injuries arising out of an automobile accident and the other by her husband, E. L. Pearson, for medical expenses incurred on her behalf, were tried together below. Both resulted in verdicts for plaintiffs, and judgment was entered pursuant thereto in each case. Garnishment proceedings were then instituted by plaintiffs against Western Casualty & Surety Company (hereinafter called Western) and State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company (hereinafter called State Farm Mutual), both of which disclaimed any…