Lewis v. United States Rubber Co.

Opinion by

Mr. Justice O’Brien,

Appellee suffered personal injuries when a tire, which he was mounting on a wheel, exploded in his face. He brought an action of trespass against appellant, the manufacturer of the tire involved. A jury trial resulted in a verdict for appellee in the amount of $12,500. Appellant’s motion for judgment n.o.v. was denied, as was its motion for new trial, with the proviso that appellee remit $2,500 of the jury verdict. Appellee’s remittitur was duly filed and judgment was entered on the modified verdict; this appeal followed.

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