Guzman v. Bloom

Opinion by

Mr. Justice O’Brien,

On August 24, 1960, two automobiles collided at the intersection of Fifteenth and Conlyn Streets in Phila delphia. One automobile was being operated by appellant and the other by appellee Guzman; appellee Max Shank was a passenger in appellant’s car.

The accident resulted in two actions of trespass: one by Max Shank against Bloom, in which Bloom joined Guzman as additional defendant; and one by Guzman against Bloom. The cases were consolidated for trial and resulted in jury verdicts of $1,500 for Guzman in his action against Bloom, and $7,000 for Max Shank against…