Verbon v. Pennese

This cause originated in the Wood County Court of Common Pleas where plaintiff-appellee, Robert C. Verbon, sought judgment on a promissory note and for the foreclosure of a mortgage against the defendants-appellants, Samuel and Irene Pennese. Upon jury trial, a verdict was rendered for the plaintiff in the sum of $8,500, and judgment was entered accordingly.

Appellee filed a motion for new trial on the ground that the verdict clearly established passion and prejudice. The trial court requested that both parties agree to an additur. Appellee refused to accept the additur, and the motion for new…