Webeler v. Scholle

Plaintiff-appellee, Raymond Scholle, was riding in an automobile driven by defendant-appellant, A1 Webeler. The automobile skidded on an icy spot on a country road in Ohio County, Indiana, and plaintiff was thrown from the car and injured. A trial without jury resulted in a judgment of $3,289.00 for plaintiff. Defendant’s motion for new trial, which was overruled, asserts (1) the decision is not sustained by sufficient evidence, (2) the decision is contrary to law, and (3) the damages are excessive.

Defendant-appellant’s briefs contain no attempt whatsoever to sustain his third ground.…