Winters v. Floyd

Plaintiff Sadie Winters sued defendant Ernest Floyd for damages for personal injuries sustained while riding as a guest in defendant’s automobile. Plaintiff Ike Winters, Sadie Winters’ husband, sued for loss of his wife’s services, for medical and hospital bills and expenses, etc.

Defendant filed two pleas in each case, a special plea of accord and satisfaction and a plea of the general issue.

The plea of accord and satisfaction alleged defendant had paid plaintiffs the sum of $150.83 and that plaintiffs had given defendant a release in full accord and satisfaction of the right of action sued…