Porter v. Zeuger Milk Co.

Opinion by

Keller, P. J.,

Plaintiff brought this action of trespass in the county court to recover damages for personal injuries sustained by him in a collision between his automobile and defendant’s truck, which was negligently operated by the latter’s duly authorized agent. In the statement of claim filed by him plaintiff claimed damages in the amount of $2500, the limit of the county court’s jurisdiction.

A trial was had before a jury, which resulted in a verdict for the plaintiff of $5000. Defendant filed a motion for new trial on the grounds that the verdict was (1) against the law, (2)…