Loomans v. Milwaukee Mutual Insurance

Did the order sufficiently set forth reasons ?

Every order granting a new trial should specify the grounds therefor. The absence of such specifications does not void the order except in the case of an order granted in the interest of justice. Otherwise, if no grounds are stated for the granting of a new trial, it is deemed to be for error. Sec. 270.49 (2), Stats. This section requires an order granting a new trial in the interest of justice to state the reasons for such an order “in detail therein” or to incorporate the memorandum decision which sets forth such reasons.

The first assignment of…