Spath v. Sereda

A motion for a new trial must be made and heard within a period of two months after the verdict is rendered unless the court by order made before its expiration extends such time for cause. Sec. 270.49 (1), Stats. The special verdict was returned on December 6,1967. The motions after verdict were argued on January 22, 1968, on which day the trial judge extended the time sua sponte for decision until March 18, 1968. On this date the court again extended the time for decision until May 7, 1968. Each order recited the extension was “for good cause” but neither set forth the cause and thus did…