Arnst v. Estes

The plaintiff brought his action for tort against two defendants, namely, Charles L. Estes and Thomas B. Harper. He averred that they were owners and operators, respectively, of a taxi and an automobile, and that, though their duties to him were diverse and disconnected, yet their several neglects, concurred and united together, had been the efficient cause of injury to himself personally, and of damage to his property. He alleged the asserted wrongdoers jointly and severally liable to him in damages.

He amended his declaration, before the case was put on trial, by striking out all reference…