Carrier v. Donovan
Supreme Court of Connecticut
Action to recover damages for personal injuries alleged to have been caused by the negligence of the chauffeur of the defendant in the management of her automobile in violation of the law of the road, brought to the Superior Court in Middlesex County and tried to the jury before Curtis, J.; verdict and judgment .for the plaintiff for $3,500, and appeal by the defendant.
1Opinion of the CourtRoraback, J.
This action was brought to recover damages claimed to have been sustained by the plaintiff from a collision between the defendant’s automobile and a wagon in which the plaintiff was riding. After the jury had rendered a verdict for the plaintiff, the defendant moved for a new trial upon the ground that the verdict was against the evidence. The denial of this motion is the only error assigned in the appeal.
The only question presented by the appeal is whether or not the defendant is liable for the negligent operation of the car at the time of the accident. The automobile which injured the…
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