Rypstra v. Western Union Telegraph Co.
Michigan Supreme Court
1Opinion of the CourtBlack, J.
This is a suit for negligent personal injury. It was tried to a jury. Plaintiff had verdict and judgment in the sum of $3,500. Defendant’s motion for judgment notwithstanding verdict or new trial was denied. It appeals.
This is another case which, hut for our former rule allowing appeals of right, probably would not have arrived here. A substantial question of law is not presented for review. Appellant proposes in essence that this Court retry the case by appraising the plaintiff’s damages at a sum much less than the amount awarded below. That we cannot do. There is in sum no proof or absence…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- Magda v. JohnsMichigan Supreme Court · 1964
3Cited by3 opinions
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- Corbin v. HittleMichigan Court of Appeals · 1971