Rawlings v. Lopez

Upon consideration of the record, briefs, and argument of counsel, the Court is of opinion there is error in the judgment of the Circuit Court of Greensville County.

The appellants were passengers in an automobile that was involved in an accident. The appellants and the driver of the automobile filed separate motions for judgment against Lopez, the appellee, alleging negligence. Neither of the appellants were parties to the driver’s suit and did not appear of record in that proceeding. The driver’s suit was the first to be tried and resulted in a jury verdict for Lopez.

Lopez then filed pleas…