Ross v. Cincinnati Transit Co.

These two appeals upon questions of law were heard together. They involve identical questions, arising upon demurrers to the amended petitions filed in each case, which were sustained by the Court of Common Pleas of Hamilton County.

In each case the plaintiff filed a petition charging that the damages claimed were due to the joint negligence of the Cincinnati Transit Company and Taxicabs of Cincinnati, Inc. The plaintiffs settled with the taxicab company, after- its answer, reserving the right to continue their actions against the transit company.

Thereafter, the plaintiffs filed amended…