Griffith v. Clearfield Truck Rentals, Inc.

Opinion by

Mr. Justice O’Brien,

This action of trespass was brought by plaintiffappellee to recover damages for bodily injuries suffered when a tractor trailer which he was operating left the roadway. Plaintiff-appellee contended that a locking of the steering caused the tractor trailer to leave the roadway, and that this locking was caused by defendant-appellant’s negligence in maintaining the tractor. The case was tried before a judge and jury, which returned a verdict in favor of plaintiff-appellee in the sum of |138,520.47. Defendant-appellant filed motions for judgment n.o.v., or in the…