Baymond v. Sternberger

Opinion by

Parker, J.,

This is an action in trespass by a guest in a car to recover damages for personal injuries suffered as a result of the alleged negligence of the driver and owner of the car. The plaintiff has a judgment and the defendant asks for a new trial on the ground that references were made at the trial to the fact that the defendant was protected by insurance and because the verdict was excessive. We are of the opinion that the motion for a new trial was properly refused.

When plaintiff was under cross-examination by appellant’s counsel, he was being interrogated as to a written…