RANTA v. RAKE

No. 9796.

421 P.2d 747 (1966)

Werner Edward RANTA, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. Clarence C. RAKE and Janet F. Rake, his wife, and Charles Rake, a minor, Defendants-Respondents.

Supreme Court of Idaho.

Rehearing Denied January 16, 1967.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Rapaich & Knutson, Lewiston, for appellant.

Clements & Clements, Lewiston, for respondents.


SPEAR, Justice.

This appeal presents the issue whether an honest release, irrespective of its terms, may be avoided where it later appears that unknown injuries existed at the time it was executed.

On April 8, 1962, appellant (Werner Edward Ranta) sustained injuries in an automobile accident for which he seeks damages against Charles Rake, a minor, the driver of the other car, and his parents, Charles C. and Janet F. Rake. The accident occurred at an intersection...

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