Sellman v. Haddock

310 P.2d 1045 (1957)

62 N.M. 391

O. W. SELLMAN, Appellant,

v.

Dewey W. HADDOCK, Appellee.

No. 6122.

Supreme Court of New Mexico.

May 6, 1957.

Garland & Sanders, James T. Martin, Jr., Las Cruces, for appellant.

Whatley & Oman, Las Cruces, for appellee.

KIKER, Justice.

On May 9, 1955, in Hatch, New Mexico, plaintiff's auto and defendant's truck collided within an intersection of two streets. Damage was done to both vehicles. Plaintiff's automobile was repaired at a cost of $533.21. Plaintiff paid $50 only of the cost of the repair of his automobile. Plaintiff's insurer paid the balance. The foregoing…