Gustavson v. Milwaukee & Suburban Transport Corp.

Gustavson raises two questions: (1) Is the evidence sufficient to sustain the verdict that he was negligent for his own safety; and (2) did the court abuse its discretion in not granting a new trial for errors in the form of the verdict and in the instructions and in the interest of justice?

Taking these assignments of error in their reverse order, we hold Gustavson waived his right to complain concerning the form of verdict and the inadequacy of the instructions because he did not object prior to the jury’s return of its verdict. For form of verdict, see: Fondow v. Milwaukee Electric Railway…