Jones Et Vir v. Williams

Opinion by

Mr. Chief Justice Maxey,

In an action in trespass for personal injuries sustained in an automobile accident, Sarah D. Jones, wife-plaintiff, recovered a verdict for $5,000 against Patrick Williams, original defendant. The jury exonerated the additional defendant, John W. Jones. A motion for a new trial was filed by the original defendant. In granting the motion, the court said: “There is no question in this case of the plaintiff’s right to a verdict and the amount of damages to be assessed . . . We are of the opinion however that the additional defendant was also negligent and the…