Devens v. Goldberg

In an action for damages for personal injuries sustained when a porch railing gave way and plaintiff fell to the ground, plaintiff received a jury verdict of $10,000. The trial court granted defendant’s motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict. On appeal, this court reversed the order. * (Cal.App.) 189 P.2d 859. On hearing, the Supreme Court likewise reversed the order, and directed the trial court to enter judgment for plaintiff in accordance with the verdict. (Devens v. Goldberg, 33 Cal.2d 173 [199 P.2d 943].) This the court did. Thereafter the trial court granted defendant’s motion…