Johnson v. Martin

McMurray, Judge.

The plaintiff in this suit for personal injuries was a passenger in an automobile driven by Ferguson when it collided with an automobile driven by Martin. Plaintiff brought this action against Ferguson and Martin, each represented by separate counsel, alleging that their negligence in the operation of their automobile was the cause of her injuries.

Subsequent to filing her action, plaintiffs attorney wrote Martin and his attorney, "offering to settle this case for the limits of your policy in the total amount of $10,000.” Martin’s attorney responded, his letter purporting to…