Boehmer v. Norton

In a complaint filed by Robert E. Boehmer, Jr., against Michael Norton, he sought damages for injuries suffered while a passenger in an automobile owned by defendant and being driven by the latter’s servant, caused by the alleged negligence and wilful and wanton misconduct of such servant. Defendant denied the material allegations of the complaint. A trial before the court and a jury resulted in a verdict finding defendant guilty and assessing plaintiff’s damages at $4,000. Motions by defendant for a directed verdict, for judgment notwithstanding the verdict, and for a new trial, were…