Seele v. Purcell

BICKLEY, Justice.

Plaintiffs (appellants) sued defendant (appellee), alleging that defendant injured Mrs. George H. Seele through the negligent and careless operation of his car, resulting in actual damages of $260 for expenses and $1,000 on account of pain, suffering and injuries. Plaintiffs also alleged that immediately following the accident, defendant promised to reimburse plaintiffs for expenses sustained as a result of medical treatment of Mrs. Seele and for her pain and suffering, but had refused so to do. Defendant answered, stating that the payments made to plaintiffs were voluntary…