Aemisegger v. Herman

The appellant, Anella Aemisegger, appeals from a jury trial that resulted in a verdict that the respondent, Wayne Herman, was not negligent when the vehicle he was operating ran into the rear end of her vehicle. Prior to the verdict the appellant moved for a directed verdict. The motion was denied. After the verdict the appellant moved for a judgment notwithstanding the verdict or a new trial. The motion was denied.

We reverse and remand with instructions to grant appellant a new trial on the issue of damages.

The appellant had stopped her vehicle at a city intersection controlled by a tráffic…