Curran v. Matson

This is a negligence action wherein the defendants at the time the motion was argued had interposed only a general denial. The defendants by notice seek to examine the plaintiff on the question of whether or not the plaintiff has settled with a third person, one Edson J. Barrett, who is claimed to be a joint tort feasor, and if so, the amount of such settlement. I have been informed that since the motion was argued the defendants have amended their answer to allege by way of an affirmative defense .the giving of a release or covenant not to sue. However, I feel that I am obliged to determine…