Layhew v. Dixon

OPINION

HARBISON, Justice.

The appellee, James R. Dixon, instituted this action for damages in the Circuit Court of Rutherford County, Tennessee, seeking recovery for the wrongful death of his wife and personal injuries sustained by him, in an automobile accident resulting from a collision between the automobiles of the parties.

An answer was filed on behalf of the appellant, denying liability, and there was also filed a document designated as a “special plea” in which it was alleged that the appellee had executed a release of Jackson Brothers Chevrolet, Inc. for all of the claims presently…