Nietfeldt v. American Mutual Liability Insurance

The issues presented on this appeal are:

1. Was there any credible evidence to support the jury verdict?

2. Did the trial court abuse its discretion in denying the motion for a new trial on the grounds of newly discovered evidence ?

3. Should a new trial be granted in the interest of justice?

4. Did the trial court abuse its discretion in finding the jury’s award of damages excessive?

Sufficiency of evidence.

The defendants argue that the plaintiff’s explanation of the manner in which he sustained his injury is incredible and in the absence of credible evidence no speculation as to the actual cause…