Guthrie v. Muller

This is an action for damages on account of alleged negligence, brought by the plaintiff Frieda Guthrie against the defendants Kluth S. and John W. Muller. The plaintiff had judgment on the verdict of a jury for $10,000 general and $772 special damages. Defendants moved for judgment notwithstanding the verdict or in the alternative for a new trial. The motion for judgment n.o.v. was denied and the motion for a new trial was allowed. Plaintiff appeals from the order granting a new trial and defendants appeal from the denial of the motion for judgment n.o.v.

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