Matteo v. Sharon Hill Lanes, Inc.

Opinion by

Jacobs, J.,

In this negligence action the jury returned a verdict of $5000 for the plaintiff. Defendant’s motions for judgment n.o.v. and for a new trial were refused and defendant appeals. We will grant a new trial.

Plaintiff was injured while bowling on defendant’s lanes. He fell because of a wet spot on his shoe which prevented him from sliding as he threw the ball toward the pins. In the course of his own testimony the plaintiff admitted that he did not inspect his shoes prior to bowling the frame in which he fell. He also stated that he knew coffee and sandwiches were being…