Ferguson-Diehl Construction Co. v. Langloss

Did the trial court err in setting aside verdicts and granting new trial! That is the sole, but difficult, question on this appeal.

The collision (November 8, 1945) was between a truck belonging to plaintiff construction company (hereinafter referred to as the company) and an auto belonging to and driven by defendant Langloss, the appellant. Plaintiff George De Vries was a passenger on the truck and Robert Van Der Meide was its driver. The latter was brought in1o the case as defendant to the cross-petition of defendant Langloss, who also counterclaimed against the company.

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