Pearlman v. W. O. King Lumber Co.

Plaintiffs brought suit to recover damages to their respective automobiles alleged to be caused by the defendants; the jury brought in a verdict for the defendants and plaintiffs appeal.

The statement of claim alleged the negligence of defendant Denton, as the driver of a truck belonging to defendant W. 0. King Lumber Company, and also alleged the negligent operation of a Ford auto driven by the defendant Chester H. Brown; that as the result of the negligent operation of the truck and the Ford auto, plaintiffs ’ autos were wrecked.

In an action for tort, the declaration charging two or more…