Maier v. Holzer

MORRIS, Chief Justice.

This is an action for damages growing out of an automobile accident. The plaintiffs allege that their damages resulted from the negligence and carelessness of the defendant, Anton Holzer, in operating an automobile. The defendant answers by way of general denial and further alleges contributory negligence on the part of the plaintiff Herman J. Maier, who at the time of the accident was driving an automobile in which the other plaintiffs were riding.

The answer alleges that the injuries to the plaintiffs were directly and proximately caused by the negligence and unlawful…